Kitchen Technician

About the Company

The FAENA Movement is an evolving cultural experience blending art, design, and hospitality with a vibrant community spirit. Focused on authentic hospitality and groundbreaking design, it aims to create transformative spaces that embody creativity and connection. As the brand expands into Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea represents a visionary project that aspires to offer extraordinary hospitality beyond traditional hotel services.

Job Overview

This role involves the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial kitchen machinery used throughout the hotel. Ensuring all kitchen appliances function safely and efficiently is crucial to supporting seamless Food & Beverage services while adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventive and responsive maintenance on kitchen appliances including ovens, grills, fryers, dishwashers, and refrigeration units.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and minor plumbing issues in kitchen equipment promptly to prevent disruptions.
• Carry out regular inspections to detect defects and potential failures.
• Assist with the setup, testing, and commissioning of new kitchen machinery as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts in liaison with Engineering and Food & Beverage departments.
• Keep detailed logs of repairs, inspections, and servicing activities.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and ensure availability for maintenance needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Report significant equipment problems or recurring technical difficulties to supervisors.
• Contribute to energy-saving measures and enhance operational efficiency of kitchen equipment.
• Provide support to other engineering personnel on technical maintenance tasks.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Technical diploma or vocational credentials in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration technologies or related fields.
• Experience working as a Kitchen Technician or maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, preferably in hotels, restaurants, or large-scale kitchens.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial kitchen appliances and their maintenance.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and basic plumbing issues linked to kitchen equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance techniques, alongside health and safety protocols.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays as part of hotel operations.

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify and fix technical faults swiftly.
• Attention to detail and an emphasis on maintaining safety standards.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills to handle urgent repairs.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and manuals accurately.
• Good organizational skills for maintenance reporting and record-keeping.
• Capability to cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including Culinary and Food & Beverage departments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.