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Leading by example, the Sofitel Melbourne hotel has shown a proactive interest in food management to earn its HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) accreditation.  The Sofitel Melbourne is the first five-star hotel in Victoria to achieve HACCP recognition.

Now an internationally regarded program, HACCP is the leading food management and traceability system used worldwide to allow food to be monitored from the time delivery is made to a loading dock through its refridgeration and preparation and onto guests’ tables.

Sofitel Melbourne’s Executive Chef John Savage says the hotel is now leading the way in food excellence for others in the hospitality and accommodation industries by investing in and implementing the cutting edge program.

“HACCP is already huge in Europe and is now growing in Australia and Asia, so we’re proud to be among the first five-star hotels to introduce it in our region,” he says.

“Basically it helps us extend a special reassurance to our guests that we are operating at an International standard and that any problems we may have regarding food n the future can be easily traced back to the source.

“HACCP allows us to simply, practically and scientifically track our food, which is also great news for our staff as it ensures accountability, effectiveness and better practice at every level of our own food chain.”

Sofitel’s new HACCP system helps staff identify, evaluate, and controls hazards that are significant for food safety, with new compulsory directives including:
• Recording the temperature of the food, packaging, use by date, quality on delivery
• Checking and recording storage and fridge temperatures twice a day

With the help of an outside consultant it took two years for John Savage, Sofitel Director of Food & Beverage, Filip Tibos and Stewarding Manager Darren Sankaradas to create and set up.

Sofitel creates unique luxury hotels in the world’s most attractive destinations, by the artful blending of its French origins with the very best of local cultures. Sofitel forges a privileged bond between its staff of devoted service professionals and its cosmopolitan guests who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Sofitel offers the best of French elegance, from food and wine rituals to bedding, design and personal care products. Hotels where life can be savored, shared with others, lived in harmony with oneself; transforming every stay into a unique and unforgettable experience.

For more information go to www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au.  For further information on HACCP, please contact NCSI on 1300 856 554 or info@ncsi.com.au