Luxury Kitchen Technician: Equipment & Maintenance

The First Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Technician to maintain, service, and ensure safe operation of kitchen equipment within a luxury destination. You will work with F&B and culinary teams to minimize downtime and uphold high safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other gear; performing preventive and corrective maintenance; coordinating with teams; and keeping detailed maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, HVAC, or a related field.
• Previous experience maintaining commercial or professional kitchen equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, refrigeration, gas systems, plumbing, ventilation, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read basic technical manuals, equipment specifications, and service instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, fire-safety, hygiene, and food-safety requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, public holidays, and respond to urgent technical issues when required.
• Relevant technical licenses or certifications are an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair kitchen equipment and related systems.
• Support the operation and maintenance of ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, exhaust systems, food preparation equipment, and other kitchen appliances.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to approved schedules.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, technical issues, and urgent maintenance requests.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
• Coordinate with the Food & Beverage and culinary teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of food production areas, storage areas, service areas, equipment, and utility connections.
• Check electrical, plumbing, gas, ventilation, drainage, refrigeration, and temperature-control systems related to kitchen operations.
• Ensure equipment is installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, work orders, equipment history, and replacement requirements.
• Report recurring defects, potential risks, and equipment-replacement needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of tools, spare parts, and technical materials.
• Coordinate with approved contractors and suppliers when specialist support is required.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, replacements, and improvement projects.
• Support compliance with health, safety, fire, food-safety, hygiene, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and organized after maintenance activities.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safe-working practices where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding organizational operations, facilities, and technical systems.
• Attend team briefings, training sessions, safety meetings, and inspections.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager or management.

Skills

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

HVAC

Plumbing

Ventilation

Gas systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

Technical diploma / vocational qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Technician to maintain, service, and ensure safe operation of kitchen equipment within a luxury destination. You will work with F&B and culinary teams to minimize downtime and uphold high safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other gear; performing preventive and corrective maintenance; coordinating with teams; and keeping detailed maintenance records.