Food Safety Head

About the role

The Food Safety Head will lead the Food Safety & Quality Assurance function across all catering operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance. This senior position reports directly to senior management and works closely with Operations, Production, Procurement, and HR to embed food safety into daily processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Food Safety & Quality Assurance department for all catering sites.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain food safety regulations and international standards such as HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, GMP, and GHP.
• Plan, conduct, and report on internal food safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Establish, review, and maintain food safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and related documentation.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate the food safety team, setting performance objectives and supporting professional development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate food safety requirements into operational workflows.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Nutrition or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance, including 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably within catering.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, GMP, GHP, food hygiene principles and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication, presentation and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

• HACCP implementation and auditing
• ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 standards
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)
• Food Safety Management System (FSMS) development
• Internal food safety audits and risk assessments