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About the Role

SEVEN (Saudi Entertainment Ventures) is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time position is central to ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, hygiene, and environmental compliance across the company's food hall operations. The role requires a minimum of three years of experience in a similar managerial capacity.

Role Overview

The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and environmental standards within food hall operations. This includes overseeing stewarding operations, food safety compliance, sanitation protocols, waste management, and maintenance coordination. The specialist collaborates closely with the Operations Manager, Venue Manager, and external service providers to ensure a safe, clean, and compliant environment for tenants, staff, and guests.

Key Responsibilities: Compliance and Sanitation

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations, adhering to local authorities' guidelines and company policies.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HACCP management system.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections and audits to identify potential safety risks, hygiene issues, or maintenance requirements.
• Monitor food hall pods to ensure tenants adhere to food safety standards and cleanliness requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the stewarding team to ensure efficient cleaning and sanitation processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across kitchens, dining areas, storage areas, dishwashing stations, service areas, guest facilities, and public spaces.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling procedures in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Report any safety concerns, hazards, or non-compliance issues to management and coordinate corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities: Operational Management and Training

• Manage AMSD inventory, including cleaning chemicals, supplies, disposables, and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Purchasing department for ordering cleaning materials and operational supplies.
• Train, supervise, and motivate the stewarding and sanitation team, providing ongoing training on food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Organize and conduct quarterly Food Safety training sessions for tenants and pods.
• Coordinate with external maintenance providers to ensure prompt resolution of maintenance issues.
• Oversee the scheduling and monitoring of pest control services and ensure presence during treatment procedures.
• Conduct regular cleanliness and sanitation audits for all pods and shared areas, monitoring storage conditions.
• Provide weekly updates to the Operations Manager regarding operational issues, maintenance, and compliance matters.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar managerial position.
• Certifications in HACCP Level 3 or higher.
• Certifications in Food Safety Level 3 or higher.
• Fire Safety Training.
• First Aid Certification.
• Sustainability or Environmental Management certification (such as ISO 14001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor or equivalent).

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic food hall environment. The role involves close collaboration with various operational teams and external partners to uphold stringent safety and hygiene standards.