Hygiene Supervisor - Culinary / Food Safety

About the role

Al Zorah Beach Resort in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, is looking for a full-time Hygiene Supervisor to oversee food safety and hygiene standards across kitchens, food preparation areas, restaurants, storage facilities and other food handling areas. The resort is undergoing a transformation leading to the opening of Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah in 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain food safety and hygiene standards across all food handling areas
• Conduct routine hygiene inspections and internal audits against HACCP principles, local regulations and resort standards
• Monitor food storage, temperature controls, labelling, date marking, stock rotation and safe food handling
• Identify hygiene risks, document non-compliance and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain HACCP documentation, inspection records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other food safety records
• Coordinate with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering teams on hygiene issues
• Deliver training on personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness and safe food handling
• Monitor cleaning, sanitisation, chemical use and pest control, and support investigations into food safety incidents and guest complaints
• Assist with external inspections, regulatory audits and food safety certification, and verify food handler compliance
• Prepare inspection reports, communicate findings and recommend improvements

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food safety, hygiene supervision or quality assurance in a hotel, resort or food service setting
• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Hospitality Management or a related field preferred
• HACCP certification or recognised food safety training required
• Good written and verbal English, and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays when needed

Required skills

• Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food hygiene regulations
• Experience with hygiene inspections, internal audits and corrective action follow-up
• Knowledge of food allergens, cross-contamination prevention, temperature control and sanitation
• Ability to train and report clearly, with strong documentation and organisational skills

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and service charge
• Medical insurance, annual leave, flight benefits and end-of-service gratuity
• Complimentary accommodation, transportation and employee meals
• Training, development and career growth opportunities