Maintenance Supervisor

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for the maintenance and repair of its restaurant facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, have extensive experience in the F&B industry, and possess HACCP and NEBOSH certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and kitchen equipment operations, developing maintenance schedules, and managing vendor performance. This position is essential for ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within the various restaurant outlets.

Qualifications

• Extensive F&B industry experience with a focus on maintenance.
• Valid HACCP and NEBOSH certifications.
• Proven track record managing equipment lifecycles and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and repair of civil, MEP, HVAC, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests quickly.
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain the corporate office infrastructure.
• Manage performance of external vendors and AMCs.
• Supervise high-capacity kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Manage maintenance documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

F&B industry experience

CAPEX project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing preventive and breakdown maintenance across all restaurant outlets, ensuring smooth operations, safety compliance, and cost-effective facility management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the continuous operation and repair of all civil, MEP, HVAC, plumbing, and specialized kitchen equipment across all restaurant branches.
• Develop and implement rigorous preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and prevent operational disruptions.
• Lead the rapid response to emergency maintenance requests, coordinating immediate corrective actions to ensure business continuity.
• Conduct frequent inspections of outlets and central kitchens to ensure strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and brand standards.
• Maintain the corporate office infrastructure, ensuring all power, internet, and climate control systems function without interruption.
• Manage and evaluate the performance of external vendors and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) to ensure service level adherence and cost-efficiency.
• Supervise the maintenance of high-capacity production equipment in the central kitchen, including industrial refrigeration and exhaust systems.
• Manage all maintenance documentation, including compliance records, budget reports, and resource optimization plans for the entire organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with extensive F&B industry experience.
• Valid HACCP and NEBOSH certifications to ensure safety and hygiene compliance.
• Must possess a valid UAE driver’s license for travel between various outlets.
• Proven track record in managing CAPEX projects, kitchen fit-outs, and equipment lifecycles.