Proactive Facilities Manager - Hospitality Maintenance

Castaway Burbank; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation pay and health benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Castaway Burbank in Burbank, CA seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and presentation of the restaurant and event venue. You will ensure facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage the maintenance of commercial kitchens, building systems, and preventive programs, coordinating with chefs, event staff, and contractors while maintaining records and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities in hospitality, food service, hotels, or event venues.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant, event spaces, commercial kitchens, bars, outdoor areas, and surrounding property.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for building systems, plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Manage the inspection, servicing, and repair of all commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, combi ovens, fryers, grills, ranges, refrigeration units, freezers, cool rooms, dishwashers, ice machines, exhaust hoods, extraction systems, and food preparation equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability, extend asset life, and minimize operational downtime.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and service technicians for refrigeration, gas, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, kitchen equipment, and building maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and arrange timely repairs to ensure minimal disruption to restaurant and event operations.
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, warranties, equipment manuals, and compliance documentation for all kitchen assets.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs, refurbishments, or capital replacements where required.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment complies with health, safety, food safety, fire safety, and manufacturer requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of grease traps, ventilation systems, extraction hoods, filters, gas systems, and kitchen exhaust cleaning schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, cleaners, landscapers, and maintenance service providers.
• Conduct routine inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues before they become operational problems.
• Support event operations by ensuring venues are fully prepared before, during, and after events, including lighting, furniture, audio-visual equipment, and building services.
• Manage maintenance budgets, source equipment and supplies, obtain quotations, and oversee maintenance-related purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety, fire safety, environmental, and building regulations.

Skills

Facilities Manager

Maintenance Manager

Engineering Manager

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Castaway Burbank in Burbank, CA seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and presentation of the restaurant and event venue. You will ensure facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage the maintenance of commercial kitchens, building systems, and preventive programs, coordinating with chefs, event staff, and contractors while maintaining records and compliance.