Kitchen Equipment Technician

About the role

The Kitchen Equipment Technician at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah maintains, repairs and commissions kitchen and beverage equipment so that culinary operations run safely and continuously. The role works closely with Kitchen, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install and commission kitchen and beverage equipment
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance (PPM) and condition-based inspections, documenting results and following up on repairs
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and emergency calls from the cook line, cold storage, dishwashing and beverage stations
• Calibrate temperature controls, sensors, thermostats, pressure switches and electronic controllers to meet HACCP and food-safety requirements
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, service histories, parts inventory and energy usage logs
• Source spare parts and consumables, handle parts procurement and warranty claims, and coordinate with vendors
• Monitor refrigeration and kitchen energy and water use and recommend energy-saving improvements
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, gas, electrical and fire safety regulations, and keep the work area clean and safe
• Support peak events, banquets and F&B functions, assist with equipment commissioning and new equipment handovers, and take part in energy-conservation initiatives such as water recovery and variable speed drives

Required profile

• Strong diagnostic ability for refrigeration systems, gas-fired appliances and electrical control systems
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics and PLC/IoT logic
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory, glycol systems and refrigerant handling
• Familiarity with HACCP, food-safety temperature control and fire and gas safety procedures
• Good mechanical aptitude for pumps, valves, bearings and drive systems
• Strong prioritisation, communication and coordination skills with chefs and F&B teams
• Ability to work under pressure, including nights and weekends

Required skills

• Proficiency with multi-meter, manifold gauges, vacuum/pressure testers, clamp meters and leak detectors; thermal imaging preferred
• Refrigeration diagnostics and troubleshooting