Job Description

With a focus on regulatory compliance requirements and specific Codes of Practice, this incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning of personal data protection and retention, as well as hygiene and environmental programs, and for identifying and managing significant industrial hygiene aspects to ensure that the Hotels’ practices, as well as the qualitative and quantitative environmental and hygiene assessments, fully comply with legal requirements and are thoroughly completed on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

1. Hygiene Management

• Conduct hygiene risk assessments and implement safe systems of work for hygiene activities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, statutory requirements, licensing conditions, food safety regulations and relevant codes of practice.
• Monitor personal, food and environmental hygiene standards through inspections, audits and record keeping.
• Identify hygiene risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee health and hygiene practices of food handlers, including arranging medical examinations or work suspension where required.
• Develop and deliver hygiene and food safety training, ensuring employee compliance.
• Supervise hygiene staff and contractors to ensure effective performance and adherence to standards.
• Investigate and respond to food hygiene and safety complaints, enquiries and incidents.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
• Manage hygiene budgets, resources, chemicals, equipment and consumables in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop and maintain cleaning procedures, schedules, work instructions and records to support regulatory and certification requirements.
• Conduct audits and inspections, monitor corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe procurement, storage, handling and use of hygiene chemicals, including supplier reviews and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve non-conformities promptly.

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate requirements, including data privacy, PCI DSS and related policies.
• Promote a culture of compliance, privacy protection and risk management.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures, controls and risk assessment tools relating to privacy and information security.
• Oversee third-party service providers and data processors to ensure contractual, privacy and security compliance.
• Identify compliance training needs and work with Human Resources to deliver training and awareness programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices, recommending and implementing necessary improvements.

1. Environmental Health, Safety & Management Systems

• Manage waste segregation, storage and disposal processes in compliance with legal, environmental and safety requirements.
• Liaise with waste management contractors and service providers to ensure compliant operations.
• Develop, implement and support environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs, policies and training.
• Provide EHS guidance and support to operational teams.
• Conduct workplace inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Maintain current and accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical safety information.
• Participate in Occupational Health and Safety Committee activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Other Duties

• Any other duties or projects as assigned by the superior(s).

Requirements

• Degree in industrial hygiene or related disciplines;
• 8-10 years of experience in comprehensive industrial hygiene practices within a corporate environment;
• Experience in working within a compliance/standard driven environment – ISO14001:2015 and ISO22000:2018, managing and leading an EHS and hygiene team within a hotel environment;
• Excellent proficiency in English and Chinese;
• Good knowledge of safety standards that comply with the company regulations and local ordinances;
• Preferably with food factory / central kitchen experience.

Personal Data Privacy

This Personal Information Collection Statement applies to the collection, use and handling of personal data by the employing company within Chinachem Group (the “Company”) pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). “Chinachem Group” refers to Chinachem Group Holdings Limited and its holding companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and associated companies. The types of personal data the Company collects from you may include (1) your personal particulars (e.g. your name); (2) your contact information (e.g. telephone number or email address); and (3) your employment information (collectively “Personal Data”). The Personal Data you provide will be treated with utmost confidentiality and used for recruitment related purposes including the assessment of your suitability to assume the job duties of the position you have applied and to determine remuneration offer. While the provision of full and complete information is necessary for our selection process, sharing your personal details is a voluntary decision. Failure to provide any of the requested data may impact the processing and outcome of your application. All Personal Data provided by you will be retained for a maximum of 24 months and then subsequently erased. Where there are suitable vacancies in the Company’s subsidiaries or associate companies during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration of employment, but only with your prior consent. Save and except your current or former employers, academic institutions and service providers engaged by the Company for reference checking purpose, your Personal Data will not be disclosed to any third parties for other unrelated purposes without your prior consent. Applicants have the right to request access to and correction of their Personal Data in relation to their application. If you wish to exercise this right, please submit your request in writing to the Human Resources Department of the Company by emailing to hr@ninahotelgroup.com with the subject line 'Personal Data Access Request'. You may also submit your request directly to the Human Resources Department of the Company at 10/F, Nina Tower, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

We are an equal opportunity employer who welcomes application from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Candidates may be given consideration for other posts within Nina Hospitality and will be informed in due course. Applicants who do not hear from us within four weeks from the date of application may consider their application unsuccessful.