Food Safety Officer

About the role

The Food Safety Officer will safeguard the health of players, staff, members and guests by ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and safety across all club food outlets, hospitality suites, event catering and staff kitchens.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in line with Saudi regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA and municipal health regulations, and maintain HACCP‑based procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and internal audits of kitchens, concessions, VIP areas and event catering.
• Identify non‑conformities, prepare corrective actions and keep temperature logs, cleaning schedules and pest‑control records.
• Deliver food‑hygiene training, verify health certificates and promote a strong food‑safety culture.
• Investigate incidents, manage allergen control, labeling compliance and safe storage/transport during matches and events.
• Approve and audit suppliers, verify raw‑material quality and oversee receiving, storage and distribution processes.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health or related field.
• 3–5 years of food‑safety experience in hospitality, large‑scale catering or sports facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi food‑safety regulations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English preferred.

Required skills

• HACCP certification (Level 3 or above).
• ISO 22000 or equivalent food‑safety management system knowledge.
• NEBOSH Food Safety certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in FSMS implementation, audit documentation and reporting.