Assistant Food & Safety Manager

About the role

The Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking an Assistant Food & Safety Manager to support the stewarding department and ensure the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety across all kitchen and food service areas. This on‑site position will work closely with senior management to implement HACCP policies and maintain compliance with local and international regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the stewarding team to guarantee that all kitchen, equipment, and food preparation areas meet top sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Implement and monitor HACCP policies, conduct regular internal audits and deliver training to all staff members.
• Coordinate external HACCP audits, third‑party inspections and authority visits, ensuring full compliance with Dubai Municipality and hotel standards.
• Develop, update and continuously improve food safety procedures, including hazard identification and near‑miss reporting.
• Perform routine checks of cleaning, dishwashing and storage areas to verify compliance with hygiene standards.
• Assist in preparing accident reports and enforce health and safety regulations throughout the department.
• Handle guest complaints related to food safety promptly and report unresolved issues to management.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and grooming standards within the team and ensure service standards are consistently met.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of experience administering HACCP and ensuring food safety compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in a 5‑star luxury hotel environment with knowledge of luxury service standards.
• Certified HACCP Auditor with strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety legislation.
• Food Safety Certification and advanced HACCP qualification, with proven experience in staff training.
• Fluent written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality‑focused and committed to hygiene and safety standards.

Required skills

• HACCP auditing and implementation
• Food safety compliance
• Knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety regulations