Job Title: Assistant Food & Safety Manager
Company Name: Palazzo Versace Dubai
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 30-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: 2694451
Job Description / Role:
The Assistant Food & Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation within the hotel’s culinary and stewarding operations. This position requires a proactive professional to oversee HACCP compliance, lead staff training initiatives, and liaise with local regulatory authorities to ensure continuous adherence to international food safety standards.
The role involves working directly with the stewarding department to manage cleaning standards, coordinating external and internal audits, and ensuring that all food preparation, storage, and dishwashing areas meet the rigorous requirements of a 5-star luxury environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the stewarding department to ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and food preparation areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Implement and oversee all HACCP policies within the hotel to ensure compliance with local legislation and international standards, including regular audits and training for all team members.
- Manage and coordinate HACCP audits and third-party visits, including inspections from authorities, ensuring all activities comply with local and hotel-specific standards.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety procedures, including the training of staff on food safety, hazard identification, and near-miss reporting.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with cleaning and hygiene standards in food establishments, including regular checks of food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and storage spaces.
- Assist in preparing accident reports in accordance with prescribed standards and ensure that health and safety regulations are strictly followed by all team members.
- Handle guest complaints and resolve issues related to food safety promptly, reporting unresolved incidents to the management.
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming within the team and ensure all department members demonstrate the required service standards.
Experience Required:
- 5-8 years’ experience in administering HACCP and ensuring food safety compliance.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a 5-star luxury hotel with knowledge of luxury service standards.
- Experience in staff training.
Education Qualifications:
- Food Safety Certification and advanced HACCP certification.
- Certified HACCP Auditor.
Skills Required:
- Expertise in local food safety legislation and Dubai Municipality regulations.
- Attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
- Strong commitment to hygiene and safety standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
Luxury hotel in the Culture Village district along Dubai Creek, designed and furnished in collaboration with the Italian fashion house Versace. The property combines guest rooms and suites with branded residences, and offers multiple restaurants and lounges, banqueting and wedding venues, a spa, swimming pools, and landscaped gardens in the upper luxury segment.
Company Industry: Hospitality
Department / Functional Area: Culinary
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Palazzo Versace Dubai career website.
