Facility Manager

JOUD Cafe; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

JOUD Cafe in Abu Dhabi is seeking a capable, hands-on Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and presentation of multiple outlets and support facilities.

You will own day-to-day operations, manage vendors, drive preventive maintenance, and control costs while upholding high standards across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Cost control

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MS Office

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 effectivelyi>
• 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.