Hygiene Manager; Pre - Waldorf Astoria

Job Description - Hygiene Manager (Pre Opening) - Waldorf Astoria (HOT0C64F)

Job Description

Hygiene Manager (Pre Opening) - Waldorf Astoria (
Job Number: HOT0C64F)

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur 50200

With thousands of hotels across more than 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers endless opportunities to inspire and delight. From a warm welcome to exceptional guest experiences, we pride ourselves on creating moments that stay with our guests long after they depart. Our family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, Double Tree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, and many more.

If you understand the critical role hygiene plays in world‑class hospitality, you may be the leader we are looking for. At Hilton, we never forget why we’re here: to delight our guests, our Team Members, and our owners.

Are you a dedicated hygiene and sanitation professional ready to establish, lead, and elevate hygiene standards for a new hotel opening?

We are seeking a highly skilled Hygiene Manager to oversee and implement all hygiene, sanitation, and food safety programs for this pre‑opening project. In this pivotal role, you will develop comprehensive hygiene systems, ensure full regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence across all hotel departments.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support a property’s successful opening, bring your expertise, leadership, and forward‑thinking approach to our team.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the hotel’s hygiene and sanitation strategy, ensuring compliance with HACCP, local regulations, and Hilton brand standards.
• Establish and maintain a robust food safety management system across all culinary, service, and storage areas.
• Monitor the proper handling, storage, labeling, and traceability of food items to ensure maximum safety and consistency.
• Conduct routine hygiene audits and inspections across all hotel departments, identifying risks and ensuring corrective action is taken promptly.

• Lead the implementation of hygiene protocols for all back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house operations during pre‑opening and beyond.
• Ensure all areas—including kitchens, stewarding, F&B venues, receiving docks, and staff facilities—meet or exceed sanitation standards.
• Monitor cleanliness and operational readiness of all equipment, coordinating with engineering and stewarding teams on maintenance and preventive care.
• Oversee waste management procedures, pest control activities, and chemical usage to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs on hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, and safe food‑handling practices for all relevant departments.
• Mentor the culinary, service, and stewarding teams to build a strong culture of accountability and hygiene excellence.
• Maintain up‑to‑date SOPs, manuals, and compliance documentation to ensure consistent hygiene practices across the hotel.
• Partner with Executive Chef, F&B Managers, Housekeeping, and other key departments to support seamless, safe, and efficient operations.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure guest areas, staff facilities, and operational zones meet the highest cleanliness standards.
• Support guest engagement when necessary, addressing hygiene‑related concerns and reinforcing guest confidence in the hotel’s safety practices.

• Stay updated on local, national, and international health regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Maintain detailed records, reports, and audit results for regulatory and internal requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hygiene processes, reduce risks, and optimize operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Environmental Health, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in hygiene management, food safety, or sanitation leadership within hotels, resorts, or large‑scale F&B operations.
• Pre‑opening…