Food Safety Manager

Are you passionate about food safety and committed to delivering excellence? As the Food Safety Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in managing and enhancing EKFC's Food Safety Management System (FSMS). This position offers an exciting opportunity to take charge of food safety functions, including oversight of our on-site microbiology laboratory, and ensuring compliance with global standards and industry best practices. You will lead a team of professionals, drive system improvements, and spearhead EKFC's journey to achieve and maintain BRC accreditation while setting new benchmarks in food safety and quality.

We are looking for a results-driven leader with proven expertise in food safety management who can inspire teams, implement innovative solutions, and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic, high-paced catering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Food Safety Leadership

• Define food safety objectives and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to meet organizational targets.
• Overhaul and maintain EKFC's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to achieve and sustain BRC accreditation while adhering to Dubai Municipality, HACCP, FSSC 22000, HALAL, and other global standards.

Team Management and Development

• Lead, guide, and mentor the food safety and microbiology team to ensure products and operations consistently meet the highest food safety standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all functional areas.

Compliance and Audits

• Perform regular audits to identify risks, address non-compliance, and ensure seamless operations.
• Manage Customer, Third-Party, and Regulatory audits, providing precise, real-time records to demonstrate compliance and readiness.

Technical Expertise

• Provide critical technical inputs for HACCP studies and support Operations during product launches, new product development (NPD), and production runs to ensure compliance with FSMS and customer specifications.
• Regularly review customer guidelines and legislative updates, incorporating them into existing systems (e.g., FSSC, BRC, HALAL, ISO 17025).

Collaboration and Innovation

• Partner with Department Heads to recommend and implement improvements in work procedures across all areas covered by FSMS certifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and update food safety systems, driving innovation to improve processes, efficiency, and compliance.

Pest Control and Risk Management

• Manage pest control programs in compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, ensuring EKFC meets the highest hygiene and safety standards.
• Anticipate risks, provide mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• Specialized training in HACCP and GFSI benchmarked standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRC).

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of managerial or supervisory experience in food safety within catering, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Experience in managing microbiology laboratory systems is highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining FSSC 22000 and BRC standards.

Skills:

• Leadership: Strong ability to coach, guide, and inspire teams to achieve food safety excellence.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional skills to identify risks, resolve food safety challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to processes, audits, and documentation.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to collaborate across departments.
• Innovation: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to create opportunities for improvement in systems and procedures.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and audits effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join EKFC

• Be part of a world-class organization committed to food safety excellence and continuous innovation.
• Lead transformative projects and make a significant impact in shaping EKFC's food safety systems.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where you can drive food safety excellence and inspire a team to achieve new heights, we invite you to apply for the Food Safety Manager position today!