Job description
Role Overview
Kitchen & Laundry Technician at Anantara Downtown Dubai, a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand founded in 2001 in Thailand. The company has expanded across the world, welcoming guests in captivating locales from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. The brand is rooted in authentic hospitality inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning 'without end', embodying freedom, movement, and harmony.
Role Purpose
Maintain and repair all kitchen and laundry equipment, refrigeration systems, air-conditioning units, and related plant infrastructure to ensure operational reliability, guest safety, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Maintain kitchen and laundry equipment, chillers, air-conditioning systems, chilled water systems, pumps, and boilers.
- Attend to, repair, and maintain refrigeration equipment, chillers, walk-in coolers, freezers, and ovens.
- Carry out air-conditioning and refrigeration system management and servicing.
- Conduct preventive maintenance (PPM) checks on all equipment and plant.
- Respond to equipment and plant emergencies on call.
Health & Safety & Compliance
- Ensure HACCP standards and Health & Safety legislation records are logged and maintained.
- Ensure that all Health & Safety records are kept up to date.
- Stay aware of changes in regulations and environmental issues.
Team & Contractor Oversight
- Supervise the maintenance team and any external contractors employed by the hotel to carry out maintenance work.
- Be responsible for contractors working on site, including safety induction and maintaining records of all jobs undertaken.
- Oversee the team's and contractors' work to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed to the required standard.
- Supervise the issue of tools relating to the Engineering Department and ensure their safe return.
Operations & Utilities
- Accept deliveries in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Monitor utility readings for the hotel to ensure effective power management.
- Participate in the hotel's energy conservation and sustainability programs.
Emergency & Safety Response
- Form part of the Fire Team and assist in any emergencies that may arise.
Training & Development
- Attend all on-the-job training in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
General Duties
- Carry out other work that may reasonably be required and be available as needed.
Additional Information
- Carry out other work that may reasonably be required and be available as needed.