Manager - Health, Hygiene and Sustainability
About the Employer
Job Description
NOW HIRING
MANAGER HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Manager - Health, Hygiene and Sustainability HR to join Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is Sri Lanka's largest hotel owner with a portfolio of 17 Hotels and Resorts in both Sri Lanka and Maldives including the US$ 1.4 Billion investment in Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is a member of John Keells Holdings PLC, the largest listed conglomerate in Sri Lanka.
KEY 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.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS
- 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/IOSH/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.
Interesting applicants may submit their applications by clicking on the advertisement or scanning the QR code displayed below, on or before 08 June 2026.
The John Keells Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: The advertisement includes the QR code and logos for OneJKH at the bottom, and a QR code on the bottom right.
