IHG Hotels & Resorts MENA
Hygiene Manager – InterContinental Riyadh
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 05/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
21/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
05/05/2026
Job description
The Hygiene Manager at InterContinental Riyadh is responsible for maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards across the hotel’s operations. The role oversees audits, compliance, training, and continuous improvement in hygiene management, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests and staff.
Required skills
Food hygiene and safety management
FSMS compliance and local food safety regulations
Hygiene audits and corrective action implementation
Inspection of kitchens, storage, and food transport equipment
Microbial testing coordination
Vendor inspection and performance review
Pest control oversight and coordination
Documentation and reporting of hygiene and food safety standards
Training delivery for food handlers
Decision-making and problem-solving in operational hygiene
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and monitor all Food Safety and Hygiene-related records, forms, checks, and audits
- Conduct hygiene audits for kitchen associates and provide feedback
- Perform spot checks on received food items for temperature compliance
- Inspect all food holding, storage, and transport equipment
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, and rotation of food items (FIFO compliance)
- Conduct daily kitchen inspections and develop corrective action plans
- Coordinate microbial food tests with kitchens and laboratory
- Conduct vendor inspections alongside Purchasing team and Executive Chef
- Liaise with Pest Control and Housekeeping teams for pest management
- Maintain and continuously improve hygiene standards across all hotel operations
- Conduct Food Handlers Training sessions with the Training Manager
- Ensure all documentation of hygiene and food safety standards is up-to-date
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hygiene Management or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, including management experience
- Proficient in local language
- Certifications or permits required by local governmental agencies
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of FSMS guidelines and local food hygiene regulations