Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Preferred Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in food technology. Microbiology, Biotechnology.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification or equivalent; understanding of OSHAD/ADOSH practitioner/entity requirements.
• Internal auditor qualifications in ISO 9001/22000/ Lead Auditor - 45001 preferred.
• 5–8 years of combined EHS and Quality/Brand leadership in luxury 5‑star hospitality.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with DCT Abu Dhabi inspections and compliance as well as ADOSH.
• Proven experience in ADAFSA, EFST, HACCP and food safety systems.
• Technical Associate Membership in IOSH
• Strong track record with Marriott Brand Standards and BSA preparation
• Familiarity with DCT classification criteria and audit methodology.
• Ability to run internal quality, brand, safety and hygiene audits ends.
• leadership presence with cross‑departmental influence.
• High attention to detail in documentation, compliance and reporting.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities, especially in root‑cause investigations.
• Excellent communication skills for handling regulators, auditors and brand assessors.

Role Purpose

• Oversee and continuously improve the hotel's Occupational Safety & Health Management System (OSHMS) in full alignment with Abu Dhabi OSHAD/ADOSH System Framework (Manual v4.0, Mechanisms, Codes of Practice).
• Ensure compliance with DCT Abu Dhabi Hotel Classification requirements including safety, security, building access, guest areas, F&B operations and staff development standards.
• Manage food safety programs aligned with ADAFSA (EFST training, self‑inspection.
• Drive Marriott Brand Standards and year‑round readiness for the Brand Standards Assessment (BSA) (service, cleanliness, maintenance, MI initiatives, brand promise

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and audit the full OSHMS per OSHAD/ADOSH requirements.
• Ensure OSHAD entity/practitioner requirements and administrative mechanisms are
• Translate 5‑star DCT classification criteria into SOPs, checklists and compliance audits.
• Lead hazard identification & risk assessments (HIRA) across all guest and staff areas, covering PPE, First Aid, Legionella, manual handling, heat stress, workplace wellness and job safety analysis.
• Manage emergency preparedness, including fire life safety systems, drills, evacuations and business continuity planning.
• Oversee contractor safety, permit‑to‑work, and isolation controls.
• Lead all incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, corrective actions and statutory notifications for guests, associates and third party incident and reporting to DCT.
• Verify implementation of HACCP, including critical control points (receiving, storage, prep, cooking, cooling, hot/cold holding, allergen control.
• Maintain full EFST certification coverage for food handlers.
• Execute ADAFSA (Abu Dhabi Agriculture and food safety Authority) self‑inspections, documentation and regulatory follow‑ups as well as GFSA (Global Food Safety Audit) compliance.
• Lead property‑wide Brand Standards Assessment (BSA) readiness with mock audits, documentation, service coaching and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure DCT readiness through routine inspections, evidence management and timely closure of findings.
• Coordinate third‑party audits (ISO 9001/22000/45001 where applicable, insurance risk surveys) and embed outcomes into QMS.
• Deliver OSHAD CoP‑aligned training (First Aid & medical emergency, manual handling, heat stress, signage, ergonomics, workplace violence).
• Conduct Marriott brand standards and service excellence training aligned with BSA categories.
• Integrate guest feedback (GSS/ITR/NPS) into quality improvement and service‑recovery programs.
• Maintain a central document hub for OSH, HACCP, EFST, SOPs, risk assessments, permits, logs, , Green Key /Sustainability and all regulatory evidence.
• Run an integrated audit calendar covering DCT, OSHAD, ADAFSA, brand audits and third‑party inspections.
• Zero high‑risk non‑compliances in DCT inspections; 100% closure of audit findings.
• OSHAD/ADOSH internal compliance score ≥ 90% with annual review of all applicable Codes of Practice.
• EFST coverage ≥ 95%; HACCP CCP compliance %; positive ADAFSA inspection trends
• BSA score meets/exceeds brand targets with YoY improvement in core categories.
• Improved GSS/ITR/NPS, reduced complaints, and service recoveries closed within 72 hours.
• 100% completion of all mandatory OSH, EFST and brand standard training.
• Working closely with Engineering, Housekeeping and Purchasing for Annual Maintenance Contract Management.