Health & Food Safety Manager

The Kingsbury PLC

The Kingsbury PLC is a member of the Leisure sector of the Hayleys Group located in the heart of Colombo. Being recognized and awarded the Best Luxury Business Hotel in the Indian Ocean, we provide career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about experiencing a successful career path in the field of hospitality.

Health & Food Safety Manager

We are seeking a highly responsible, experienced, and detail-oriented Health & Food Safety Manager to ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, occupational health, and regulatory compliance across the hotel. The role involves developing and implementing food safety systems, conducting regular inspections and audits, identifying potential risks, and working closely with operational departments to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards across the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety regulations, industry standards, and hotel policies.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens, food storage areas, restaurants, staff cafeterias, and other operational areas.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, storage, temperature control, and personal hygiene practices.
• Implement and monitor HACCP-based food safety procedures and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate food safety, hygiene, and health & safety training for employees.
• Investigate food safety incidents, complaints, and potential contamination risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Work closely with Kitchen, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Housekeeping, and other departments to ensure continuous compliance with health and food safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Food Safety, Health & Safety, Hygiene, or a similar role within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• A degree/diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Professional certification in HACCP, Food Safety, ISO 22000, or a related area will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, HACCP principles, and health & safety practices
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments in a fast-paced hospitality environment.