Kitchen Technician

Overview

About The First Collection Business BayIn the heart of Dubai’s Business Bay, The First Collection Business Bay combines modern design with a welcoming atmosphere. With 437 rooms and suites, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests. Facilities include a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and exclusive access to Soluna Restaurants & Beach Club on the Palm Jumeirah, providing both dining and beachside relaxation for a seamless blend of city convenience and resort escape in one of Dubai’s most vibrant areas.

About The First Collection Business BayIn the heart of Dubai’s Business Bay, The First Collection Business Bay combines modern design with a welcoming atmosphere. With 437 rooms and suites, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests. Facilities include a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and exclusive access to Soluna Restaurants & Beach Club on the Palm Jumeirah, providing both dining and beachside relaxation for a seamless blend of city convenience and resort escape in one of Dubai’s most vibrant areas.

About The First Group HospitalityThe First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.For more information, visit tfghospitality.com

Job Description

• Implement the PPM Program and schedule of all kitchen and laundry equipment’s in the Hotel. 
• Follow up local authority requirement maintenance plan for kitchen equipment’s.
• Keep record and coordinate with hygiene manager to make sure all requirements are filled up for HACCP.
• Attend to repairs and maintenance of laundry equipments and kitchen equipment - both electric and gas.
• Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all cold rooms, fridge units, ice machines, and other refrigerated system.
• Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all ovens, dishwasher, stoves and other electric and gas equipment in the kitchen.
• Provide assistance / technical know-how in the installation of new or additional kitchen equipment’s.
• Conduct routine inspection to kitchen and bar areas logs all his observations.
• Perform daily log readings of cold rooms and other refrigerated equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment.
• Perform equipment repairs as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform assigned checklists, inspection, testing and log readings.
• Check and replace fused lights in the kitchen.
• Check and replace water filters for coffee machines, combi oven, ice machine and other water systems.
• Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all kitchen equipment.
• Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
• Ensure proper records relating to all plant and equipment are kept.
• Review daily log book, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from previous shifts in relation to kitchen equipment, system and units.
• Perform the daily task and assignment and ensure that tasks are done in a reasonable time frame and to the standard as set by the Engineering Department.
• Ensure all requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
• Liaise and supervise Kitchen Equipment Contractors and ensure that appropriate standards are met.
• Assist other engineering associates when required.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good condition.
• Ensure adequate stock of spare parts and materials
• Adhere to safe operation of all plant equipment and ensure the safety of guests and staff at all times.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Minimum 5 years experience as Kitchen Technician in a 4/5* hotel.
• Should have knowledge of both Hot & Cold Kitchen Equipments repair & maintenance like Chillers , freezers , Dishwashers, Glass washers, Gas Cooking equipments, and all types of Ovens.
• Knowledgable of various brands of Kitchen equipment.
• Capable to do ARC and gas welding.
• Be familiar with HACCP.