Facility Manager
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
About Us
Alrais Holding is a leading multi-sector company committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success. We uphold high standards of employee relations and promote a culture of respect, fairness, and collaboration. Within our hospitality and real estate divisions we manage premium hotels, high-end restaurants, corporate offices and luxury villas all maintained to the highest standards of comfort, safety and service.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance and operations of our hotels, restaurants, offices and villas. This role is critical in ensuring all properties are safe, well-maintained, and operating efficiently with minimal disruption to guests, residents, staff and business operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in hotel and restaurant facilities, strong leadership skills, and a service‑oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance of hotel rooms, restaurants, commercial kitchens, corporate offices and residential villas
- Ensure smooth functioning of all systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, refrigeration and fire safety across all sites
- Conduct regular inspections and proactively address maintenance issues across all facilities
- Lead preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency
- Ensure all properties comply with relevant health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations
- Supervise repairs, renovations and refurbishments with minimal impact on guests, residents or business activities
- Manage vendor contracts and coordinate with service providers for specialized maintenance, pest control, waste management, landscaping etc.
- Develop sustainability initiatives to optimize energy and water usage across properties
- Train, schedule and manage a team of maintenance and engineering staff across different property types
- Prepare and manage budgets, monitor spending and implement cost‑effective maintenance solutions
- Act as the primary point of contact for facility‑related emergencies and crisis management
- Maintain proper documentation of maintenance logs, compliance certifications, equipment warranties and service records
- Address and resolve maintenance‑related concerns from guests, tenants and internal departments promptly and professionally
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Hospitality Management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in facility or engineering management with mandatory experience in hotel and restaurant environments
- Strong technical knowledge of hospitality‑related systems (e.g. commercial kitchen equipment, guest room technology, HVAC etc.)
- Experience in managing diverse property types including residential villas and corporate office facilities
- Familiarity with hospitality compliance requirements, food safety standards and fire / life safety systems
- Proficiency in facility management systems, reporting tools and maintenance software
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays based on operational needs
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
Required Experience
Manager
Key Skills
- Management
- Mac OS
- Clinical Data Management
- Leadership
- AC Maintenance
- Financial Reporting
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1