Hygiene Officer KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Hygiene Officer to join the Food & Beverage team at One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai.

With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral part of Resort s success and your role goes beyond developing potential relationships with our guests and colleagues. Where you will add significant value, identifying ways to further strengthen and, to continuously support in providing outstanding service to our business, ensuring quality and consistency in all that we do.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing food safety and hygiene policies, procedures, and standards across all departments.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and daily walk-throughs of kitchens and food production areas.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and UAE food safety regulations.
• Maintain and update all food safety and hygiene documentation, records, and logs.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and ensuring readiness.
• Report non-conformities and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in microbiological sampling coordination with third-party laboratories.
• Ensure proper filing and record-keeping in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigation of guest complaints related to food safety and hygiene, including food poisoning cases.
• Track hygiene-related issues, prepare reports, and provide regular updates to management.
• Assist in conducting food safety risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
• Participate in hygiene committee meetings and maintain minutes and follow-up actions.
• Deliver basic food hygiene training and refresher sessions to staff (if certified).
• Ensure hygiene training records are maintained and up to date.
• Monitor supplier hygiene compliance and assist in supplier audits when required.
• Ensure proper implementation of waste management, cleaning schedules, and sanitation practices.
• Coordinate hygiene-related testing and ensure timely communication of results.
• Support stock control and distribution of hygiene-related materials and equipment.
• Promote hygiene awareness and best practices among employees.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the EAM F&B.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum 2 3 years experience in Food Safety, Hygiene, or Quality Assurance within hospitality or food industry.
• Bachelor s degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, and UAE food safety regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment