Food Safety & Quality Officer

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Food Safety & Quality Officer to join Al Safadi Hospitality’s Food Safety & Quality team in Dubai. The role involves ensuring that all our restaurants and central kitchen operations comply with international and UAE food safety standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections across food production facilities and restaurant sites to verify compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs and UAE regulations.
• Monitor and record critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs), maintaining accurate documentation.
• Identify non‑conformities, document findings and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Support investigations of customer complaints, food safety incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Coordinate microbiological sampling, review laboratory results and ensure appropriate corrective measures.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, audits and performance monitoring.
• Deliver food safety and hygiene training to food handlers and relevant staff.
• Participate in internal, customer, regulatory and third‑party audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Communicate safety and quality issues with department heads, operational teams and the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.
• Travel regularly between Al Safadi locations to perform inspections and follow‑ups.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Safety or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food safety and quality within food production, central kitchens, catering, restaurants or food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to implement HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs.
• Strong knowledge of UAE food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple locations.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Required skills

• HACCP implementation
• FSSC 22000 compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs)
• Critical Control Points (CCPs) monitoring
• Microbiological sampling and testing
• Food safety audit preparation
• Supplier evaluation and performance monitoring
• Food hygiene and allergen management