Hygiene Officer

Role summary

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The Hygiene Officer is responsible for maintaining high food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards throughout Alwadi Hotel Doha. Requirements typically include relevant experience in hotel hygiene, food safety or quality control, knowledge of HACCP principles, strong inspection and reporting skills, and the ability to train colleagues. A food safety or public health qualification is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to conduct regular kitchen and operational inspections, monitor cleaning and storage procedures, verify temperature records, support pest-control and hygiene programs, investigate non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions. The role requires attention to detail, clear communication, professional integrity and the ability to work closely with culinary, housekeeping and hotel management teams.

About the employer

Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery Collection is a luxury boutique hotel in Msheireb Downtown Doha, operated under Accor’s MGallery brand. The hotel combines contemporary Qatari character with personalized hospitality and offers guestrooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities and wellness services. MGallery properties are designed around distinctive local stories, with an emphasis on memorable guest experiences, design and attentive service. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from an international hospitality network, structured training and career opportunities across numerous brands and destinations. Its operations bring together accommodation, food and beverage, culinary, engineering, housekeeping, wellness and guest-relations teams, creating a multicultural workplace suited to candidates with strong service standards and an interest in luxury hotel operations.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle centre. Opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, aviation, events, construction, healthcare, education, retail and technology, with hospitality roles particularly active around major venues and tourism developments. Local culture values respect, modest dress, family life and religious traditions; Arabic is the official language, while English is widely used at work. Doha offers international dining, shopping, beaches, museums and a generally convenient urban lifestyle, though summers are extremely hot. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa and residence permit, with medical checks and document attestation commonly required. Employers may provide accommodation, transport, meals, annual leave and flights, but contracts should be reviewed carefully. Candidates should budget for relocation costs, verify recruitment terms and understand local employment and sponsorship rules before travelling.