Lead Kitchen & Laundry Equipment Technician

Experience; Manama; On-site; BHD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience is seeking a skilled facilities technician to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel kitchen and industrial laundry equipment. The role covers ovens, fryers, refrigeration, washers, dryers, and ironers, with emphasis on safety, hygiene, and uptime.

Responsibilities include executing PPM schedules, rapid emergency response, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and safety standards in a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all hot kitchen equipment, including gas/electric combi-ovens, ranges, deep fryers, salamanders, and grills.
• Service and repair commercial laundry systems, including high-capacity washers, gas/steam-heated dryers, flatwork ironers, and folder machines.
• Manage cold-chain and refrigeration units, including walk-in chillers, freezers, under-counter fridges, and ice machines.
• Execute the preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule specifically designed for kitchen and laundry machinery to minimize operational downtime.
• Ensure rapid response to emergency breakdowns during peak service hours in the kitchens or laundry facility.
• Inspect and test utility connections (gas, steam, high-voltage electrical, and water supply lines) feeding the equipment to guarantee safe operations.
• Supervise, guide, and train shift technicians or junior team members assigned to kitchen and laundry work orders.
• Manage spare parts inventory and track the consumption of specialized materials and components needed for repairs.
• Complete detailed shift logs, equipment maintenance history, and PPM job card assignments accurately.
• Leave all work areas, especially food preparation zones and guest laundry interfaces, in an impeccably clean and sanitary condition post-repair.
• Enforce absolute adherence to strict kitchen hygiene, food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP), and general workplace safety procedures.
• Regularly audit gas safety valves, exhaust hoods, fire suppression triggers, and steam pressure release systems.
• Provide a courteous and professional service when interacting with Chefs, Stewards, and Laundry staff.
• Maintain seamless communication and close working relationships with the F&B and Laundry departments.
• Remain adaptable to handle general mechanical, electrical, or emergency engineering tasks if dictated by the operations of the hotel.

Job description

Experience is seeking a skilled facilities technician to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel kitchen and industrial laundry equipment. The role covers ovens, fryers, refrigeration, washers, dryers, and ironers, with emphasis on safety, hygiene, and uptime.

Responsibilities include executing PPM schedules, rapid emergency response, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and safety standards in a hotel environment.