Hygiene Manager

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose. As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,  FAENA The Red Sea  will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life. JOB OVERVIEW  Responsible for overseeing food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards across FAENA The Red Sea. Manages hygiene procedures, HACCP requirements, inspections and related records, working closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Stewarding and other teams to ensure the property is prepared for opening and maintains the required standards throughout daily operations.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards across the property in line with applicable regulations and FAENA requirements  Manage the implementation and ongoing review of HACCP procedures and food safety management systems  Plan and conduct hygiene inspections, audits and risk assessments in food preparation, storage and service areas  Monitor food handling, storage, cleaning and sanitation practices, and follow up on any gaps identified  Coordinate microbiological testing, water quality checks and other required hygiene monitoring activities  Investigate food safety and hygiene incidents and follow through on corrective and preventive actions  Work closely with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage and Engineering to address hygiene concerns and maintain operational readiness  Prepare and deliver food safety and hygiene briefings and training in coordination with relevant departments  Maintain accurate hygiene records, inspection reports, audit findings and supporting documentation  Coordinate preparations for relevant authority inspections and external food safety audits  Provide management with updates on hygiene performance, key risks and improvements required  Support pre-opening preparations and ensure hygiene procedures are in place ahead of hotel operations  Promote safe working practices and encourage consistent hygiene standards across the teams  Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Safety, Environmental Health, Food Science, Hospitality Management or a related field  Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or hygiene experience, including supervisory or management exposure (subject to approval)  HACCP certification required; further food safety qualifications are an advantage  Good knowledge of food safety requirements, hygiene auditing and sanitation practices  Experience with hygiene inspections, food safety systems and corrective action follow-up  Previous experience in luxury hospitality and pre-opening operations preferred  Good command of English; Arabic requirement to be confirmed with the hiring manager  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications  SKILLS  Leadership and cross-departmental coordination  Strong attention to detail and sound judgement  Clear communication and ability to deliver practical training  Planning, reporting and follow-up  Problem-solving and ability to respond calmly to operational concerns  Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment