Hygiene Officer

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. 

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. 

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

Dat to Day

1. Hygiene Inspections: Conducting regular inspections of all food production, storage, and service areas to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
2. Training and Education: Providing food hygiene training for all new hires and ongoing training for existing staff. This includes educating staff on proper food handling practices and personal hygiene.
3. Policy Implementation: Developing and implementing hygiene policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensuring that these policies are followed consistently across all departments.
4. Risk Assessment: Identifying key areas of risk in various food operations and taking preemptive remedial action to mitigate these risks.
5. Supplier Audits: Conducting audits of suppliers to ensure they meet the hotel's hygiene and safety standards. This includes evaluating their food safety practices and product quality.
6. Pest Control Management: Managing and maintaining an effective pest control system to prevent infestations and ensure a safe environment.
7. Waste Management: Overseeing the waste disposal system to ensure it is handled in a hygienic and environmentally friendly manner.
8. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with local regulatory laws and international standards in food safety. This includes conducting internal audits and evaluating corrective actions for any non-conformances.
9. Documentation and Reporting: Keeping detailed records of hygiene inspections, training sessions, and any incidents. Reporting maintenance needs, accidents, and unsafe work conditions to management.
10. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as the kitchen, housekeeping, and engineering, to ensure a coordinated approach to hygiene and safety.

This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining high hygiene standards. It's a vital position that helps ensure the safety and satisfaction of both guests and staff.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration 

• Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role

• International luxury hotel chain background

• GCC exposure

• English Fluency is required 

• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.