Hygiene Manager
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
THE MISSION
You are the silent guardian of Mamas standards ensuring every kitchen outlet and back-of-house space operates at the highest level of hygiene safety and compliance.
As our Hygiene Manager you protect the integrity of the guest experience by making sure every detail behind the scenes is clean controlled and audit-ready at all times.
You bring structure discipline and consistency to a fast-paced high-energy environment where standards are non-negotiable
Heres what youll be responsible for:
Hygiene & Sanitation Leader
- Define implement and maintain Mamas hygiene and sanitation standards across all F&B and BOH areas
- Ensure daily cleanliness checks are completed and standards are consistently upheld
- Drive a culture of cleanliness accountability and pride across all teams
Compliance & Food Safety Champion
- Ensure full compliance with local food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Maintain up-to-date documentation logs and audit readiness at all times
- Lead internal and external hygiene audits with confidence and accuracy
Risk & Control Manager
- Identify hygiene risks and implement corrective actions proactively
- Monitor pest control waste management and sanitation processes
- Ensure all incidents are recorded resolved and prevented from recurring
Training & Awareness Leader
- Train kitchen stewarding and service teams on hygiene best practices
- Deliver regular refresher sessions to maintain high awareness and compliance
- Embed a strong hygiene-first culture across all departments
Cross-Team Collaborator
- Work closely with Culinary Stewarding and Operations teams to ensure alignment
- Support pre-opening setups inspections and operational readiness
- Act as the key point of contact for all hygiene-related matters
Standards Guardian
- Conduct regular inspections across kitchens storage areas and back-of-house spaces
- Ensure proper chemical usage storage and safety procedures are followed
- Maintain impeccable documentation and reporting standards
Culture & Discipline Driver
- Champion a clean as you go mindset across all teams
- Promote pride in operational spaces and behind-the-scenes excellence
- Help create an environment where high standards are lived not just checked
Qualifications :
MADE FOR YOU ONLY IF
- You have strong experience in hygiene management within hospitality or large-scale F&B operations
- You are highly structured detail-driven and uncompromising on standards
- You understand HACCP food safety regulations and audit processes in depth
- You are confident working across multiple outlets and fast-paced environments
- You are a strong communicator who can influence teams at all levels
- You are calm consistent and highly organised under pressure
- You take pride in operational excellence behind the scenes where guest experience begins
- You are proactive solution-focused and always one step ahead
YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS
- Pre-opening or multi-outlet experience Big plus
- High-volume lifestyle or hotel F&B background Even better
- You know how to turn hygiene standards into a culture not a checklist
- You bring discipline calm authority and Mama-level attention to detail
Additional Information :
Next were sure you know the tune :
- First melody: At Mama no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background.
- First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm.
- Chorus: Once youve passed the phone interview well arrange a remote meeting or a meeting at Mama to meet the Gang!
- Last verse: Naturally youll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest whether its a or a .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more