Food Safety Supervisor

Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Public Health, or related field

Advanced food safety certification (e.g., ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 Lead/Internal Auditor’s certification, HACCP certification or equivalent)

5-8 years of progressive experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance with minimum of 3 years as a food safety professional in hospitality industry.

Comprehensive knowledge of local and international food safety standards

Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentation abilities

Lead, develop, and manage the organization-wide food safety programme, including policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Food Safety Analysts and food safety team members, ensuring professional development and performance standards

Develop and implement strategic food safety plans aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Oversee HACCP plan development, validation, and verification across all production and service operations

Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and lead responses to inspections, audits, and enforcement actions

Direct food safety training programmes for all levels of team members, from frontline workers to senior management

Lead investigations of food safety incidents, product recalls, and guest complaints and ensure thorough root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions

Manage food safety certification programmes and ensure successful audit outcomes

Analyse food safety data and trends to identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Oversee supplier approval programmes and vendor food safety audits to ensure supply chain integrity

Manage the food safety budget, including equipment, training, and laboratory testing resources

Ensure crisis preparedness and lead emergency response protocols for food safety incidents

Promote and sustain a strong food safety culture throughout the hotel