Food Safety Specialist

About the role

Spectrum Hospitality Group, a collective of hospitality venues in Beirut, is looking for a full-time, on-site Food Safety Specialist. The specialist ensures that all group locations comply with food safety regulations and internal standards, working with operations, kitchen leadership and quality teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions and continuously improve food safety and food quality.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor food handling practices and perform regular inspections across restaurants, cafés and eateries.
• Verify proper storage, preparation and service procedures.
• Develop and update food safety policies.
• Train staff on hygiene and sanitation.
• Support teams during internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with operations, kitchen leadership and quality teams to identify risks and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Strong foundation in Food Science and Food Safety, applied in a food service environment.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Food Quality, including inspection, monitoring, documentation and corrective action follow-up.
• Hands-on exposure to food service operations, preferably in restaurants, cafés or hospitality groups.
• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Public Health or a related field.
• Knowledge of local and international food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
• Ability to train staff, communicate clearly and work with multicultural frontline teams.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills and willingness to work on-site across multiple Beirut locations.
• Previous hospitality or restaurant group experience is an advantage; food safety certifications are highly beneficial.