Kitchen & Laundry Lead Technician – Engineering – Jumeirah Jabal Omar

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah offers a seamless blend of comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality in the heart of the Holy City. Spread across four towers, the hotel features a range of dining venues, retail outlets, a gym, executive lounge and meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy views of the Grand Mosque and a culinary offering that spans Mediterranean, Persian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for Kitchen & Laundry Lead Technician – Engineering to join Jumeirah Jabal Omar.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team responsible for kitchen and laundry equipment.

• Perform daily monitoring and inspection of all kitchen equipment in restaurants and back-of-house areas.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance for hot and cold kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, freezers, and cold rooms.

• Troubleshoot and repair laundry equipment including washers, dryers, and steam-operated systems.

• Perform PCB board troubleshooting and basic electronic repairs for kitchen equipment control systems.

• Ensure weekly grease trap cleaning is completed and properly recorded.

• Follow up on kitchen exhaust duct cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene and fire safety compliance.

• Maintain all maintenance records, checklists, and documentation related to kitchen equipment.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in hotel engineering operations, preferably in kitchen and laundry equipment maintenance.

• Supervisory experience is required with the ability to lead and support a team of technicians.

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Good knowledge of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

• Familiar with HACCP standards, safety procedures, and basic maintenance documentation.

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), the local currency of the KSA.

In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care packages, flights home, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.