Food Safety & Quality Officer

Location: Dubai, UAEAbout Al Safadi HospitalityAl Safadi Hospitality is one of the UAE's leading Lebanese hospitality groups, renowned for delivering authentic Lebanese cuisine and exceptional guest experiences. With a growing portfolio of restaurants and over 1,000 employees, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and creating a workplace where our people can thrive.As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Food Safety & Quality Officer to join our Food Safety & Quality team.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct routine and scheduled Food Safety & Quality inspections across Al Safadi's food production facility and restaurant locations.Verify compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, and applicable UAE food safety requirements.Conduct regular inspections covering food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, temperature control, pest control, allergen management, food storage, and food handling practices.Track CCPs and OPRPs and ensure appropriate records are maintained.Identify food safety and quality non-conformities, document findings, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure.Support investigations into customer complaints, food safety incidents, and other quality-related issues, including preparation of investigation reports.Coordinate and monitor microbiological sampling and testing, and review laboratory results.Assist with supplier evaluations, audits, and performance monitoring.Conduct food safety and hygiene training for food handlers and relevant employees.Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.Communicate food safety and quality concerns with department heads, operational teams, and the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.Travel regularly between multiple Al Safadi locations to conduct inspections, verification activities, and follow-ups.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Safety, or a related discipline.Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Food Safety & Quality within food production, central kitchens, catering, restaurants, hospitality, or food manufacturing.Proven ability to implement HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, food hygiene, and food safety management systems.Strong knowledge of UAE food safety requirements and regulatory standards.Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage responsibilities across multiple locations.A valid UAE driving license is mandatory.