Kitchen Equipment Technician: Precision & Safety

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Dubai is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep our kitchen and beverage equipment running safely and efficiently. The role covers preventive maintenance, emergency calls, calibration of temperature controls and documentation of service histories.

You will work closely with Kitchen, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering teams to plan PPMs with minimal disruption, ensure energy efficiency, and comply with HACCP and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic ability for refrigeration systems, gas-fired appliances and electrical control systems.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics and PLC/IoT logic.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools: multi-meter, manifold gauges, vacuum/pressure testers, clamp meters, thermal imaging (preferred), leak detectors.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory (compressors, evaporators, condensers, expansion devices), glycol systems and refrigerant handling.
• Good mechanical aptitude for pumps, valves, bearings and drive systems.
• Familiar with HACCP, food-safety temperature control, and relevant fire and gas safety procedures.
• Strong prioritization, communication and coordination skills working alongside chefs and F&B teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, including nights and weekends when kitchens operate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install and commission kitchen & beverage equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections for kitchen and refrigeration assets; document outcomes and follow up on repairs.
• Respond to kitchen breakdowns and emergency service calls to avoid service disruption.
• Calibrate and verify temperature controls, sensors, thermostats and controllers to meet HACCP requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records: work orders, service histories, parts inventory and energy usage logs.
• Source spare parts, consumables and vendor support; manage parts procurement and warranty claims.

Skills

Diagnostics

Manuals interpretation

Diagnostic tools

Refrigeration theory

Mechanical aptitude

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Work under pressure

Tools

Multi-meter

Manifold gauges

Vacuum/pressure testers

Clamp meters

Thermal imaging

Job description

Hilton Dubai is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep our kitchen and beverage equipment running safely and efficiently. The role covers preventive maintenance, emergency calls, calibration of temperature controls and documentation of service histories.

You will work closely with Kitchen, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering teams to plan PPMs with minimal disruption, ensure energy efficiency, and comply with HACCP and safety regulations.