Kitchen Equipment Technician – Ras Al Khaimah

About the role

The Kitchen Equipment Technician ensures that all kitchen and beverage equipment at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah operates safely and continuously. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing and commissioning a wide range of culinary and refrigeration assets in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install and commission kitchen and beverage equipment, including cook lines, cold storage, dishwashers and beverage stations.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PPM) and condition‑based inspections, documenting outcomes and following up on repairs.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns and emergency service calls to minimise operational disruption.
• Calibrate temperature controls, sensors, thermostats, pressure switches and electronic controllers to meet HACCP and food‑safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, service histories, parts inventory and energy usage logs.
• Source spare parts, manage procurement, and handle warranty claims.
• Coordinate with Kitchen, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering teams to schedule maintenance with minimal impact.
• Monitor energy and water consumption, recommending and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, gas safety, electrical safety and fire suppression regulations.

Required profile

• At least 1 month of experience maintaining kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to work onsite in a hospitality environment and respond to urgent service calls.

Required skills

• Evaporators
• Technical manuals
• HACCP
• Condensers
• Diagnostic tools
• Leak detectors
• Vacuum pressure testers
• Mechanical aptitude
• Wiring diagrams
• PLC IoT logic
• Manifold gauges
• Gas safety procedures
• Thermal imaging
• Compressors
• Expansion devices
• Gas‑fired appliances
• Glycol systems
• Clamp meters
• Refrigeration theory
• Refrigeration schematics
• Electrical control systems
• Temperature control
• Refrigerant handling
• Refrigeration systems
• Food‑safety
• Multi‑meter