Osama Bitar

Food Safety and Quality professional with 17+ years of experience managing food safety and quality management systems across hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and food manufacturing operations in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Certified Lead

Auditor in ISO 22000:2008 (FSMS) and HACCP, and a certified Lead Trainer with Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) across multiple levels of Food Safety and HACCP training programs. Combines executive operations management experience with regulatory compliance and workforce training to ensure full adherence to local and international standards.

Food Safety, Health Control & Quality Manager at Nahr Al Ghitha Company (Nahr Al Ghitha Food Co.) (2008-08 – Present)

• Oversee full implementation of the ISO 22000:2008 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and HACCP across all production and operational sites.
• Develop and update health control and food safety policies and procedures in line with Saudi and international regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, including supplier audits, to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Design and deliver staff training programs on food safety, HACCP, and hygiene requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory and government authorities to ensure full compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor quality and food safety KPIs and drive continuous improvement plans.

Executive Manager / Operations Manager at Multiple (Syria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) (Present)

• Managed day-to-day operations for multiple establishments across hospitality, healthcare, and food manufacturing sectors.
• Oversaw implementation of quality and food safety standards within daily operations.
• Led operational teams and developed operational and managerial capabilities.

Food Safety Consultant & Certified Lead Auditor at Self-employed (Present)

• Provided specialized consulting in Food Safety, HACCP, and ISO 22000:2008 (FSMS) for food establishments.
• Worked as an IRCA-certified Lead Auditor (Diversey) for ISO 22000:2008 — Certification No. A17365, Certificate No. 7846.
• Delivered specialized training sessions in Food Safety and HACCP.

Higher Diploma in Veterinary Microbiology – Al-Baath University (1996-06)