Assistant Facility Manager

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Joud Coffee is seeking a capable Assistant Facility Manager to oversee maintenance, safety, functionality, and presentation across our outlets and support facilities in the UAE.

This high-ownership role requires hands-on problem solving, strong vendor management, and a commitment to safety and cost control while keeping multiple sites operational and well maintained. You will work closely with operations teams to protect site standards and minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, F&B, or multi-site operations.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems and maintenance planning.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors across multiple locations.
• Good commercial awareness and cost control discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and follow‑through.
• Practical, proactive, and solutions‑driven approach.
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong English communication; Arabic is an advantage.
• UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day facility management across all assigned locations.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil works, kitchen equipment, and general site assets.
• Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues and operational breakdowns.
• Identify recurring issues and drive permanent corrective action.
• Conduct routine site inspections and ensure issues are closed properly and on time.
• Manage maintenance contractors and service providers, including quotations, scope of work, timelines, quality, and performance.
• Ensure all facilities meet required safety, maintenance, and operational standards.
• Track maintenance costs and recommend practical ways to improve efficiency and reduce spend.
• Maintain asset records, maintenance logs, service history, warranties, and supporting documentation.
• Support store openings, refurbishments, closures, and facility improvement projects.
• Work closely with operations to protect site standards and minimize disruption.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

Cost control

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication in English

Multisite operations

Job description

We are looking for a capable, hands‑on Assistant Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, functionality, and presentation of our outlets and support facilities.

This is a high‑ownership role for someone who can keep multiple sites running properly, solve problems quickly, manage vendors firmly, and maintain strong standards across the business. You will play a key role in reducing downtime, controlling repair and maintenance costs, and ensuring our locations remain safe, operational, and well maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day facility management across all assigned locations
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil works, kitchen equipment, and general site assets
• Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues and operational breakdowns
• Identify recurring issues and drive permanent corrective action
• Conduct routine site inspections and ensure issues are closed properly and on time
• Manage maintenance contractors and service providers, including quotations, scope of work, timelines, quality, and performance
• Ensure all facilities meet required safety, maintenance, and operational standards
• Track maintenance costs and recommend practical ways to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary spend
• Maintain asset records, maintenance logs, service history, warranties, and supporting documentation
• Support store openings, refurbishments, closures, and facility improvement projects
• Work closely with operations and internal stakeholders to protect site standards and minimize disruption to the business

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance management
• Strong experience in hospitality, retail, F&B, or multi‑site operations preferred
• Strong technical understanding of general building systems and maintenance planning
• Experience managing vendors and contractors across multiple locations
• Good commercial awareness and cost control discipline
• Strong organizational skills and follow‑through
• Practical, proactive, and solutions‑driven approach
• Able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
• UAE driving license preferred

What success looks like in this role

• Sites are well maintained, safe, and operational
• Maintenance issues are resolved quickly and properly
• Repeat breakdowns are reduced
• Preventive maintenance is completed consistently
• Vendors are managed firmly and effectively
• Repair and maintenance costs are controlled without compromising standards

Why join us

You will be joining a growing business where this role has real impact. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in high standards, strong execution, and keeping physical sites operating at their best.