Nirosha Kanagarajan

An accomplished Environmental Health & Safety Manager with over a decade of distinguished experience in the hospitality industry, known for consistently achieving and upholding gold standards in food safety & sustainability. Renowned for creating and nurturing a culture of food safety excellence, with a proven ability to elevate operational standards to the highest levels of compliance and safety. A sustainability expert with a track record of integrating advanced food safety management systems, including HACCP and ISO standards, while spearheading innovative sustainability initiatives.

Demonstrates exceptional skill in leading multidisciplinary teams, executing complex projects, and driving continuous improvements in food safety and environmental practices, ensuring long-term sustainability and operational efficiency.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk & Raffles Dubai

(2020-06)

• Gold Standard Maintenance: Successfully maintained a gold standard in food safety for four consecutive years, demonstrating consistent excellence and leadership in all food safety practices.
• Cultural Leadership: Cultivated a strong culture of food safety through regular training, rigorous compliance checks, and strategic improvements, ensuring the highest standards across all operations.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Led significant projects such as the Dubai Can initiative and the ‘1 Million Meals & Zero Waste’ program, integrating sustainability with robust food safety practices.

Cluster Hygiene Manager - Grand Millennium Hotels & Resorts

(2019-01 - 2020-03)

• Enhanced Food Safety Standards: Joined Grand Millennium with a C rating and elevated it to a gold standard within one year by implementing rigorous food safety protocols and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Comprehensive Management: Oversaw food safety and hygiene for both a pre-opening hotel and a running property, achieving top-tier ratings and ensuring consistent high standards across both locations.

Assistant Hygiene Manager - Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts

(2017-03 - 2019-01)

• Food Safety Excellence: Maintained high standards of food safety by implementing GHP and HACCP systems, conducting regular audits, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Cultural Embedding: Led initiatives to instill a strong food safety culture through training programs and compliance monitoring, resulting in consistent adherence to best practices.

Food Quality Controller - Barakat International LLC

(2016-01 - 2017-02)

• Rigorous Quality Assurance: Managed daily inspections and audits to maintain strict food safety standards, ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations and contributing to the overall quality of food products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinated with Dubai Food Authorities to ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene requirements, achieving high compliance scores.

Technical Assistant, CVSCM Study - National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR)

(2013-04 - 2014-12)

• Quality Management: Conducted external quality assessments and improved laboratory standards, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of food safety practices in research settings.

Intern-Food Microbiology - Kemin Industries Pvt Ltd

(2012-03 - 2013-02)

• Food Safety Research: Conducted research on food safety and quality, developing new methods and tools to enhance food safety practices and contribute to customer satisfaction.

M.Sc. - Microbiology - Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India

B.Sc. - Microbiology - Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India