Hygiene Manager

Expected to open 2025, Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja is ideally located in the serene GRA and just moments away from Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja is a premier hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, offering the perfect blend of convenience and elegance where our guests feel comfortable, connected, and encouraged to be their best selves because they are welcome and relaxed in our care. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness - our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hygiene Manager Req ID: IKE000044

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment type: Full-time About the role The Hygiene Manager is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving all hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards within the hotel. This role ensures compliance with Hyatt brand policies, HACCP principles, and local health regulations, while fostering a strong culture of cleanliness and safety across all F&B operations.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Establish, implement, and maintain the hotel’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on HACCP standards. Ensure all kitchens, outlets, bars, storage areas, and food production spaces comply with internal and external hygiene regulations. Conduct routine hygiene inspections and corrective action follow-up. Prepare for and manage all local government health inspections. Training & Development: Design and deliver ongoing food safety, hygiene, and sanitation training for culinary and service staff. Maintain hygiene certification and training records for all team members. Coach department heads on best practices and ensure daily operational compliance. Quality Assurance & Monitoring: Monitor food handling, storage temperatures, receiving processes, and personal hygiene practices. Verify that cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, deep cleaning) are executed as per standards. Validate sanitation of equipment, utensils, cold rooms, and workstations. Conduct microbiological swabbing/tests where required and track results. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain all HACCP documentation, SOPs, checklists, and audit records. Prepare periodic hygiene reports for F&B leadership and hotel management. Lead internal hygiene audits and support third-party audits. Coordination & Communication: Work closely with Executive Chef, F&B Director, Stewarding, Purchasing, and Engineering teams. Ensure chemicals, cleaning agents, PPE, and sanitation tools are safely used and properly stored. Participate in menu planning to ensure safe food preparation methods. Crisis & Incident Management: Lead investigations of food-related incidents, guest complaints, or suspected contamination. Develop and maintain emergency response plans for food safety risks. Advise management on immediate corrective and preventive actions.