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Hygiene Coordinator

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AI Summary

Coordinates and ensures hygiene and food safety standards across the hotel, administers the HACCP system, leads audits and training, and drives continuous improvement in sanitation and team performance.

About this role

The incumbent in this position is responsible to coordinate and ensure that hygiene and food safety guidelines are being followed throughout the hotel. The implementation and maintenance of the HACCP System, all regulations, practices, rules. To develop and administer programs to ensure employee safety and property compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations for specified facilities, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Is responsible that the highest level of sanitation are achieved, maintained and strictly controls the documents required for government body certification across all outlets and kitchen areas.
Establishes internal hygiene audits in conjunction with the Executive Chef and ensures cleaning schedules are followed in all areas both FOH and BOH to guarantee optimal cleanliness.
Attains and maintains the sanitation policies (HACCP) as required by the regional governing body.
Leads by example through passionate, hands on approach. Remains visible and assists team members in all aspects of the operation.
Displays personal ownership and responsibility for the efficient operation.
Displays an innovative and enquiring attitude. Thinking ‘outside the box’ is very much expected. Continuously strives for product enhancement and quality improvement particularly in regard to Food Safety standards.
Participates fully in the Culinary Training Programme and facilitates own training module in conjunction with the Department Head. Conducts theoretical and practical training sessions, preparing Presentations and Training Material.
Fosters excellent personal interaction skills. Spends quality time with colleagues and seeks direct feedback and resolves challenges as they arise to ensure the highest level of colleague and guest satisfaction.
Motivates by being an inspiring leader. Builds a strong team where people enjoy working and having fun. Gives directions, sets objectives, embraces empowerment and keeps colleagues accountable for their performance. Encourages team spirit by generating new ideas from all levels and implementing the most inspiring.
Ensures optimum Productivity by monitoring team efficiency. Supports ‘multi-tasking’ as a work ethic. Insists that all safety regulations are known intimately and adheres to procedures thoroughly and accurately.
Keeps abreast of updated and international Hospitality trends.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:

Certified in food safety/ HACCP or equivalent

COMPETENCIES: Competencies needed to fill the position:

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
Excellent organizational skills.
Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
Have a complete understanding of food safety standards/ procedures.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of Food & Beverage:

Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
Proficiency in Excel and Word.

CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

Passionate for Food & Beverage
Passionate for European luxury
Entrepreneurial
Straightforward
Sense of responsibility
Team player
Analytical thinker
Flexible and reliable
Tolerant and open minde

Benefits

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.