Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Overview

Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Elegancia Services Group

Title: Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Company: Elegancia Services Group

Location: Doha, Qatar

Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Department:

Quality, Food Safety & Hygiene

Reports To:

Operations Director / General Manager

Location:

Qatar / GCC

Food Safety Managemen

• tDevelop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on HACCP principles
• .Ensure compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, local municipality regulations, and client requirements
• .Lead food safety risk assessments and establish preventive control measures
• .Review and update food safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

.Quality Assurance & Complianc

• eEnsure all catering facilities maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality
• .Conduct regular internal audits and inspections of kitchens, warehouses, transportation, and accommodation facilities
• .Manage external audits conducted by clients, regulatory authorities, and certification bodies
• .Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure

.Hygiene & Sanitation Managemen

• tEstablish and monitor cleaning and sanitation programs
• .Ensure proper pest control management and environmental hygiene standards
• .Monitor personal hygiene compliance of all food handlers
• .Verify effectiveness of cleaning chemicals, sanitation procedures, and hygiene practices

.Team Leadership & Trainin

• gLead and mentor Food Safety Officers, Hygiene Supervisors, and Quality Inspectors
• .Develop and conduct food safety training programs for operational staff
• .Promote a positive food safety culture across all business units
• .Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities

.Incident Managemen

• tInvestigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities
• .Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• .Prepare detailed incident reports and recommendations for management

.Supplier & Vendor Managemen

• tEvaluate and approve food suppliers and vendors
• .Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments
• .Ensure all incoming materials comply with food safety and quality standards

.Documentation & Reportin

• gMaintain all food safety records, certifications, audit reports, and compliance documentation
• .Prepare monthly food safety and hygiene performance reports
• .Present key findings and improvement initiatives to senior management

.Continuous Improvemen

• tIdentify opportunities to improve food safety systems and operational efficiency
• .Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative food safety solutions
• .Support digitalization and automation initiatives related to quality and food safety monitoring

.Qualification

• sBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field
• .Master's Degree is an advantage
• .HACCP Certification (Mandatory)
• .ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor Certification preferred
• .NEBOSH, IOSH, or Food Safety Level 4 certifications are advantageous

.Experienc

• eMinimum 10–15 years of experience in Food Safety, Hygiene, and Quality Assurance
• .Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial role within large-scale catering, hospitality, airline catering, industrial catering, healthcare catering, or food manufacturing
• .Experience managing food safety operations across multiple sites and large-volume catering facilities
• .Strong experience handling client audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections

.Skills & Competencie

• sExpert knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and food safety regulations
• .Strong leadership and people management skills
• .Excellent audit and inspection capabilities
• .Root Cause Analysis and CAPA management
• .Risk assessment and compliance management
• .Strong communication and presentation skills
• .Advanced report writing and documentation skills
• .Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management software

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