Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world's appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces. Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi's kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment in a fast-paced food service environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, refrigeration units, dishwashers, etc.)
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment efficiency and safety
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out timely repairs
Respond to breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests
Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and operational standards
Maintain service records and report recurring technical issues
Coordinate with kitchen teams and external vendors when required

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Kitchen Equipment Technician or similar role
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems
Experience working with commercial kitchen appliances
Ability to read technical manuals and wiring diagrams
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to work flexible shifts and respond to emergencies
Relevant technical certification is an advantage

Benefits:

Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
Be involved in customized trainings.
Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
Annual leave as per the company policy.
Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions. Recruitment Process and Timeline
Application Review: Submit your application, and our talent attraction team will review your profile.
Pre-Screening: If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a call from our talent team to discuss about the opportunity.
Interview Process: If shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring/ operations managers and may need to attend one more round, which could include a trial at our kitchen or dine-in location.

Offer Discussion: Upon successful completion of the interview & trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, post which, an offer letter will be released via email.

Passion for quality and customer service

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world's appetite and create joy