Safety Manager - Catering

About the role

Careers International is hiring a Safety Manager for a catering company in Dubai. The role oversees all health, safety and food hygiene operations, ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations on occupational health and safety and food safety, and develops, implements and manages safety programmes. It also involves training staff, conducting inspections and addressing health and safety concerns to prevent accidents and foodborne illness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain safety policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and local health codes
• Conduct risk assessments to identify workplace hazards
• Oversee food safety management systems, including HACCP plans, and enforce food handling, preparation and storage protocols
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards across catering operations
• Deliver safety training on food handling, workplace safety, fire safety and emergency response, and run fire and evacuation drills
• Investigate accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents, prepare incident reports and implement corrective actions
• Perform regular audits of kitchens, equipment and work areas, and liaise with regulatory authorities and inspectors
• Prepare and submit required reports, stay up to date with regulatory changes and maintain safety documentation
• Develop emergency response plans (fire evacuation, first aid, chemical spills) and manage safety equipment such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and PPE

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field preferred
• Relevant safety certifications such as OSHA, NEBOSH, HACCP or ServSafe
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety management role, preferably in food service or catering
• Strong knowledge of local and national health, safety and food safety regulations

Required skills

• Familiarity with HACCP and other food safety management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead safety initiatives across a diverse team
• Proficiency in preparing safety reports and documentation