Hygiene Manager - Pre-Opening

About the role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is seeking a Hygiene Manager to join its pre-opening team. The role develops, implements and monitors food safety, sanitation and hygiene programmes across the property, ensuring compliance with Four Seasons standards, local regulations and international food safety best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the property's food safety, hygiene and sanitation programmes.
• Support pre-opening hygiene initiatives, including policy development, operational readiness assessments and training.
• Inspect kitchens, restaurants, bars, stewarding areas, storage facilities and employee dining areas regularly.
• 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 for employees across 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, and coordinate internal and external hygiene audits.
• Monitor pest-control programmes and recommend improvements to food safety processes and risk management.

Required profile

• University degree in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Public Health, Environmental Health or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in food safety, hygiene management, quality assurance or a related area, preferably in luxury hotels, resorts or large hospitality operations.
• Fluency in Spanish and working proficiency in English.
• Professional food safety or hygiene certifications preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, sanitation standards, food safety regulations and risk management.
• Analytical, organisational, communication and training skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Training, professional development and career growth within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Employee travel programme with complimentary and discounted stays, subject to eligibility.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for uniforms and meals while on duty.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment.

This is a full-time position, primarily during regular business hours, with possible flexibility for inspections, audits and training.