Facility Manager

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A growing coffee business in Abu Dhabi is seeking a capable Facility Manager to oversee maintenance and operations of multiple outlets. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in hospitality or retail environments. Key responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance, resolving urgent issues, and overseeing vendors. Join us to make a significant impact on maintaining high operational standards and ensuring safety across locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Strong experience in hospitality, retail, F&B, or multi-site operations preferred.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility management across all assigned locations.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues and operational breakdowns.

Skills

Facility management

Vendor management

Problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Cost control

Job description

We are looking for a capable, hands-on 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.