Kitchen Technician

Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Kitchen Technician to ensure the maintenance of kitchen equipment and respond to breakdowns. The ideal candidate should be a licensed boiler operator, have hands-on experience, and a good command of English. The technician will work in a fast-paced environment, ensure guest satisfaction through effective maintenance, and comply with safety and environmental policies. A proactive and flexible attitude is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Good command of English.
• Ability to find faults and rectify subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and satisfy guests' needs quickly.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergencies.
• Operate safely and protect guests' health and safety.
• Comply with hotel environmental policies.

Skills

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed high / low pressure boiler operator

Tools

Steam engines

Generators

Motors

Turbines

Steam boilers

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Maintenance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Kitchen Technician you are responsible for all the Kitchen equipment maintenance as instructed by the General Mechanical Supervisor while adhering to Hotel policies and procedures, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and service to upkeep all equipment and to avoid breakdown
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete the turn‑over quickly and efficiently in order to satisfy and meet the Guest needs
• Respond to breakdowns of equipment and be available in case of emergency and apply the appropriate action as per Hotel policy and standards
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and colleagues’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally be a licensed high / low pressure boiler operator with previous experiences in a similar role and a proven knowledge in the operation of equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines and / or steam boilers. A good command of English and the ability to find fault and rectify subsystems are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be self motivated with a hands‑on and flexible approach and be able to adapt to unpredictable events. You are pro‑active and reliable and will thrive through working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure, have attention to details and should possess the following competencies:

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus