Hygiene Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Brookside, DE

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is seeking a Hygiene Manager to join their pre-opening team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene programs across the property. The Hygiene Manager will ensure compliance with Four Seasons standards, local regulations, and international food safety best practices.

Requirements

• University degree in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in food safety, hygiene management, quality assurance, or a related area, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, or large hospitality operations.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, sanitation standards, food safety regulations, and risk-management principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and training skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and working proficiency in English are required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications in food safety or hygiene management are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the property's food safety, hygiene, and sanitation programs.
• Support all pre-opening hygiene initiatives, including policy development, operational readiness assessments, and training programs.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens, restaurants, bars, stewarding areas, storage facilities, and employee dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP principles, food safety standards, and local health regulations.
• Monitor food handling, storage, preparation, transportation, and service procedures.
• Develop and deliver hygiene and food safety training programs for employees across all departments.
• Maintain hygiene records, audit reports, corrective action plans, and compliance documentation.
• Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage, Purchasing, and Receiving teams to ensure safe food practices.
• Coordinate internal and external hygiene audits and inspections.
• Monitor pest-control programs and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Provide recommendations to improve food safety processes, risk management, and operational compliance.
• Promote a culture of food safety awareness and accountability throughout the resort.
• Protect confidential information and maintain professional standards in all inspections and reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Employee travel program, including complimentary and discounted stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide, subject to program eligibility.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Complimentary employee meals while on duty.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect, collaboration, and the Golden Rule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level