Assistant Food & Safety Manager

Role Overview

Assistant Food & Safety Manager at Palazzo Versace Dubai.

Role Purpose

Supervise kitchen sanitation, stewarding operations, and food safety compliance across the hotel. Implement and monitor HACCP policies, conduct audits, manage regulatory inspections, and train staff to maintain the highest hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Stewarding & Sanitation

• Supervise the stewarding department to ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and food preparation areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest sanitation and hygiene standards.

HACCP & Compliance

• Implement and oversee all HACCP policies within the hotel to ensure compliance with local legislation and international standards, including regular audits and training for all team members.
• Manage and coordinate HACCP audits and third-party visits, including inspections from authorities, ensuring all activities comply with local and hotel-specific standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with cleaning and hygiene standards in food establishments, including regular checks of food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and storage spaces.

Food Safety & Training

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety procedures, including the training of staff on food safety, hazard identification, and near-miss reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming within the team and ensure all department members demonstrate the required service standards.

Health & Safety Governance

• Assist in preparing accident reports in accordance with prescribed standards and ensure that health and safety regulations are strictly followed by all team members.

Guest Relations & Issue Resolution

• Handle guest complaints and resolve issues related to food safety promptly, reporting unresolved incidents to the management.