Manager / Assistant Manager Restaurant Maintenance

TEA GARDEN MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Staff Dining Discount

Job summary

Tea Garden Management Sdn. Bhd. seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee planned preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs for restaurant facilities and F&B equipment.

You will develop maintenance frameworks, SOPs, schedules, and tracking systems to improve reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include vendor sourcing, contract management, cost monitoring, outlet inspections, and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or technical operations.
• Experience in F&B, restaurant chains, retail, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Experience in vendor sourcing, contract management, and maintenance cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance for restaurant facilities and F&B equipment.
• Develop and improve maintenance frameworks, SOPs, schedules, and tracking systems.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage maintenance vendors and service contracts.
• Monitor maintenance costs, vendor performance, equipment uptime, and service quality.
• Conduct outlet inspections, identify maintenance risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive cost-saving and process improvement initiatives to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Maintenance planning

Cost control

Scheduling

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Report creation

English and BM

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

MS Excel

Maintenance reporting tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance for restaurant facilities and
F&B equipment.

Develop and improve maintenance frameworks, SOPs, schedules, and tracking systems.

Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage maintenance vendors and service contracts.

Monitor maintenance costs, vendor performance, equipment uptime, and service quality.

Conduct outlet inspections, identify maintenance risks, and implement corrective actions.

Drive cost-saving and process improvement initiatives to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to support business
objectives.

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or technical operations.

Experience in F&B, restaurant chains, retail, or hospitality environments preferred.

Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
maintenance.

Experience in vendor sourcing, contract management, and maintenance cost control.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and maintenance reporting tools.

Established in 2005, our vision for Tea Garden is to build a legacy of Malaysian food culture that brings back memories and satisfaction to everyone in the world. We fulfil our vision by promoting authentic Malaysian culture through our distinctive cuisine made from fresh, quality ingredients.

We believe good food brings people together. Our Malaysian cuisine plays an important role in breaking the barriers of language, race, and all walks of life by embracing the multicultural flavours of Malaysia. Each dish is made to nourish the soul and body and make our customers feel loved.

Our founder, Mr. Tan Chek Kiang has almost 40 years of experience in the Food & Beverage business. He has accumulated invaluable experiences from working at Chinese seafood restaurants, and traditional coffee shops, and now helms the reins at the company. Our Executive Chef, Mr. Yap Teck Peng, has close to 50 years of experience in the Food and beverage industry in Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and New Zealand. Both Mr. Tan and Mr. Yap believe that serving fresh, quality and authentic Malaysian delicacies comes from the heart to ensure that our customers enjoy the best taste of Malaysia.

Managed by a team of passionate individuals devoted to preserving and promoting Malaysian cuisine, our chain of restaurants has since expanded locally as well as globally; bringing delicious and quality cuisine for the enjoyment of our customers.

'Great Taste with Story'

Established in 2005, our vision for Tea Garden is to build a legacy of Malaysian food culture that brings back memories and satisfaction to everyone in the world. We fulfil our vision by promoting authentic Malaysian culture through our distinctive cuisine made from fresh, quality ingredients.

We believe good food brings people together. Our Malaysian cuisine plays an important role in breaking the barriers of language, race, and all walks of life by embracing the multicultural flavours of Malaysia. Each dish is made to nourish the soul and body and make our customers feel loved.

Our founder, Mr. Tan Chek Kiang has almost 40 years of experience in the Food & Beverage business. He has accumulated invaluable experiences from working at Chinese seafood restaurants, and traditional coffee shops, and now helms the reins at the company. Our Executive Chef, Mr. Yap Teck Peng, has close to 50 years of experience in the Food and beverage industry in Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and New Zealand. Both Mr. Tan and Mr. Yap believe that serving fresh, quality and authentic Malaysian delicacies comes from the heart to ensure that our customers enjoy the best taste of Malaysia.

Managed by a team of passionate individuals devoted to preserving and promoting Malaysian cuisine, our chain of restaurants has since expanded locally as well as globally; bringing delicious and quality cuisine for the enjoyment of our customers.

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Training, Medical Benefit, Staff Dining Discount,