About Us

Elevating hotels and food businesses with HACCP-driven quality and food safety consultancy.

Our Mission

At The First Hygiene, we help hospitality brands operate safely, efficiently and audit-ready.
With HACCP Level 4 expertise and deep hotel experience (Faletti’s – Etihad Group, Park Lane Hotel), we build systems that protect guests, reduce risk and improve performance.

Sustainable Solutions

Practical, eco-aware approaches that cut waste and protect margins.

Innovative Thinking

Data-led SOPs, modern training and continuous improvement that scale across sites.

Meet Our Expert Team

Our team of food industry veterans brings decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring top-tier consultancy services.

Salman Ahmad

Founder & Lead Consultant

Quality Executive with 7+ years in hospitality and 5+ years in hotel QA. Led HACCP implementation, SOP development and internal audits at Faletti’s (Etihad Group) and Park Lane Hotel. Former Food Safety Training Officer (PFA) and Visiting Lecturer (University of Sargodha).

Focus areas: HACCP systems, PFA & international compliance, SOP standardisation, staff training, pre-audit readiness.
Win: Drove a 40% reduction in non-compliances through proactive monitoring and CAPA.

Ali Hasan

Co-Founder & Quality Specialist

Hospitality operations specialist with hands-on experience across hotels, cafés and cloud kitchens. Builds guest-safety protocols, kitchen hygiene workflows and documentation that passes inspections the first time.
Focus areas: SOP rollout, internal/external audits, risk assessment & preventive controls, root-cause analysis and team coaching.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do, from client interactions to project execution.

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards in every engagement—transparent advice, accurate reporting and audit-ready documentation.

Sustainability

We design processes that reduce waste, improve yield and protect resources without compromising safety or quality.

Excellence

We pursue measurable results—higher hygiene scores, faster service, fewer complaints and consistent guest experiences.

Client Testimonials

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Ready to Transform Your Food Business?

Contact us to see how our HACCP-driven consultancy can make your kitchens safer, leaner and inspection-ready.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Specialist | HACCP Level 4 Certified | Hotel & Hospitality Expert

Profile Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Quality Executive with over 7 years of hospitality industry experience and more than 5 years of hotel sector expertise in quality assurance, food safety compliance, and operational excellence. Proven track record in implementing HACCP systems, developing SOPs, and ensuring adherence to national and international food safety standards. Skilled in leading quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits, and providing consultancy services to major hotels.

Core Competencies

  • Quality Assurance & Food Safety Management
  • HACCP Implementation & Compliance (Level 4 Certified)
  • SOP Development & Implementation
  • Hospitality Operations & Guest Safety Protocols
  • Internal & External Auditing (Food Safety & Hygiene)
  • Staff Training & Capacity Building
  • Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Risk Assessment & Preventive Controls

Career Timeline & Experience

🔹 Quality Executive – Faletti’s Hotel (Etihad Group)
July 2023 – Present | Pakistan (Overseeing Operations Nationwide)

  • Lead quality assurance and food safety operations across multiple branches.
  • Develop and enforce SOPs for food handling, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
  • Conduct regular HACCP-based audits and ensure compliance with PFA and international standards.
  • Train staff on hygiene, food safety, and quality management procedures.

🔹 Quality Assurance Manager – Park Lane Hotel, Gulberg
2017 – 2022

  • Managed quality, safety, and hygiene from raw materials to finished products.
  • Implemented and monitored HACCP plans, ensuring zero major non-conformities during audits.
  • Led corrective and preventive action programs to reduce complaints and wastage.

🔹 Food Safety Training Officer – Punjab Food Authority

  • Delivered food safety and hygiene training to food businesses and hospitality staff.
  • Assisted in SOP standardization for inspection protocols.

🔹 Visiting Lecturer – University of Sargodha

  • Taught Food Science & Technology courses
  • Shared practical industry knowledge with students to bridge the gap between academia and the food industry.

Consultancy Work

Provided food safety & quality consultancy to multiple hotels including Park Lane Hotel and Faletti’s Hotel.

Guided management in achieving higher hygiene ratings and audit readiness.

Education

M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science & Technology – University of Sargodha
Research: Fortification of buffalo milk yogurt with Moringa oleifera leaf powder – impact on antioxidant, rheological, and mineral profile.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science & Technology – University of Sargodha

Certifications

HACCP Level 4 – Advanced Food Safety Management

Food Safety & Hygiene Trainings (PFA)

Achievements

  • Successfully reduced food safety non-compliance incidents by 40% through proactive monitoring.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives that improved hygiene compliance scores across departments.
  • Recognized for bridging operational efficiency with quality control in hotel kitchens.