QHSE Manager - Restaurant Operations

About the role

AlphaMind, a global lifestyle and hospitality group operating restaurants, lounge bars, beach clubs and nightlife venues across the UAE, Europe and beyond, is looking for an experienced QHSE Manager to oversee Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across its multi-outlet restaurant operations. The role covers food safety, HSE standards, UAE regulations and Dubai Municipality requirements, and leads audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions and staff training.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain standardized QHSE policies, procedures and systems across all outlets
• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety regulations, the Dubai Municipality Food Code and occupational health, safety and environmental legislation
• Oversee food safety systems, HACCP implementation, allergen management, hygiene and food handling
• Conduct internal audits, outlet inspections and compliance assessments
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA
• Establish workplace safety, emergency preparedness, fire safety and environmental management practices
• Train restaurant managers, chefs, PICs and food handlers on food safety, hygiene and HSE
• Coordinate with UAE authorities during inspections and audits
• Monitor QHSE KPIs, prepare performance reports and present improvement plans to senior management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Environmental Health or a related field
• Minimum 7-10 years in QHSE, food safety or quality assurance, preferably in a restaurant chain or hospitality group
• Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple outlets
• Dubai Municipality-approved internal trainer

Required skills

• HACCP Level 3 & 4, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, and NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE qualification
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications preferred
• Internal audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, allergen management, CAPA and regulatory inspections
• Ability to report audit results, KPIs and trends to senior management

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus gratuities
• Work with a premium beverage program and a high-caliber team
• Career growth in a well-established, luxury hospitality environment