Manager, Health, Hygiene and Sustainability

Come Join Sri Lanka's hospitality trendsetter, the premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand - the flagship hotel of John Keells Holdings' Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety, occupational health & safety, and Sustainability policies and procedures across the property.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, occupational health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Implementation of FSSC 22000, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standard requirements.
• Conduct internal audits in line with international and brand standards, inspections, and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive sustainability, ESG, and CSR initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote responsible business operations.
• Monitor hygiene and food safety standards across all food preparation, storage, and service areas.
• Monitor and verify CCPs, OPRPs, and PRPs processes to ensure food safety compliance and effective risk control.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a strong culture of safety, hygiene, and sustainability among employees.
• Investigate incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor utility consumption, waste management, recycling practices, and environmental performance indicators.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness plans, safety drills, and compliance-related activities.
• Prepare and maintain food safety, health & safety, ESG, and compliance reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 08 June 2026. For more details please contact ‘Rosandrine Slegers' on 076 823 0423.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Sustainability management, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, occupational health & safety, environmental regulations, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Travelife standards and sustainability reporting.
• Professional certifications in food safety, health & safety, or sustainability will be an added advantage (NEBOSH/NIOSH/lead auditor and HACCP qualifications).

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.