Associate Facilities Manager

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise renommée dans le secteur de la restauration recherche un Assistant Facilities Manager, responsable de l'excellence opérationnelle dans ses cuisines. Le titulaire du rôle veillera à la conformité, à l'efficacité et à la gestion optimale des actifs, tout en facilitant des projets d'amélioration et de réduction des coûts. Avec un fort accent sur le leadership et une expérience solide requise, ce poste offre une occasion de contribuer à la dynamique de croissance et d'innovation continue de l'entreprise.

Qualifications

• 5+ années d'expérience en gestion de facilities ou d'actifs dans le secteur F&B.
• Solide connaissance des équipements de cuisine et des exigences des installations.
• Compréhension des systèmes MEP liés aux opérations de restauration.

Responsibilities

• Développer et mettre en œuvre des normes de gestion des installations à l'échelle régionale.
• Gérer la base de données des actifs de cuisine régionaux.
• Superviser la performance des fournisseurs et renégocier les contrats.

Skills

Leadership

Négociation

Planification

Analytique

Education

Certifications FMP, CFM, ou FMC

Tools

ERP/facility management software

Excel avancé

Job description

Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences—we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.

With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone.

Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS), an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Facilities Manager ensures operational excellence and consistency across all kitchens by developing and implementing standards, systems, and best practices for facility maintenance, asset management, and vendor coordination. The role supports local facility teams, driving efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness through structured planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring

What You'll Do?

• Design and roll out regional facility management standards including PPM frequency, AMC scope (insourced and outsourced), and team workload planning.
• Monitor and ensure consistent implementation of facility processes across all countries.
• Maintain a centralized facility, asset, and portfolio management system to support real-time tracking and efficiency.
• Keep the regional kitchen asset database updated and aligned with ERP records.
• Lead infrastructure enhancement initiatives to lower utility consumption and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and upkeep of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Define and manage PAR level strategies for spare parts to support uptime and SLA performance.
• Oversee vendor performance, renew contracts, and lead negotiations to meet regional quality and budget standards.
• Coordinate and manage regional insurance and service contracts.
• Support financial and non-financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Plan and execute equipment installations and refurbishments with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and procurement to optimize sourcing and pricing.
• Develop annual regional forecasts for equipment demand and ensure adequate stock with suppliers.
• Assist local teams in identifying and contracting preferred suppliers by country.

What Are We Looking For?

• 5+ years of experience in F&B or restaurant facilities or asset management.
• Certifications such as FMP, CFM, or FMC are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment specs and facility requirements.
• MEP understanding, especially related to foodservice operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/facility management software.
• Strong leadership with experience managing cross-border teams.
• Willingness to travel (20%).
• Excellent negotiation, planning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• High attention to detail and structured thinking.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better.

If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation.

Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete this process within 2-3 weeks.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.