Kitchen Mechanic

Overview

Kitchen Mechanic role at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to be better and to treat each other as we wish to be treated. Our team members around the world create experiences for our guests, residents and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we recognize familiar faces, welcome new ones and treat everyone with the respect we would want to receive. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that stay with you and connect us to the world around us.

Location

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh sits in the Kingdom Tower, offering a bespoke experience with authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• Maintain good rapport and working relationships with staff in all departments.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, departmental and hotel training as scheduled; undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Engineering or Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Respond to changes in the Engineering department function as dictated by the hotel.
• Handle guest and employee inquiries courteously; report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests.
• Handle and treat all matters of a confidential nature, oral or written with tact and discretion.
• In accordance with the situation or if instructed by the Entity’s General Manager as agreed with the Employee, perform functions not stipulated in the job description in line with Internal Work Rules and effective local labor legislation.
• Fulfill oral and / or written assignments, tasks, instructions and orders of the immediate supervisor, as well as other competent officials and authorized representatives of the Company, if necessitated by business requirements.
• Be available to be cross trained in other areas of the hotel.
• Implement the 10 / 5 Rule at all times during work hours.
• The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Daily repair and maintenance together with any other modification could be required for kitchen equipment; check the gas line feeding equipment; gas detection panels; fire suppression system and gas valves.
• Attend the daily morning and afternoon briefings; receive the daily maintenance orders; execute all maintenance points, record the time used and materials on the order and return to engineering in the same day.
• Mechanical, electrical, lighting and plumbing of kitchen will be your responsibility.
• Any signs of defects in kitchen equipment should be reported immediately to the Assistant Engineering Manager or Assistant Director of Engineering.
• Any other job could be requested by the Assistant Engineering Manager or Assistant Director of Engineering in other systems you have to execute it.
• Your toolbox must be always ready in your hand; order urgent spare parts or materials and follow-up as needed.
• You will be in charge of the maintenance program of the electrical outlets.
• Responsible for carrying out work as planned preventive maintenance schedule as directed by the Assistant Engineering Manager or Assistant Director of Engineering.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all kitchen apparatus, appliances and equipment.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all associated pipe work for all services.
• Responsible for assisting the Assistant Engineering Manager as may be necessary.
• Responsible for keeping an accurate log of all work carried out and materials used.
• Responsible for checking the Engineering orders log book for working to clear outstanding orders starting with items marked urgent.
• Responsible for using the appropriate safety clothing / equipment and for following all maintenance instructions as laid down by the Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Responsible for assisting other personnel in emergencies and for carrying out other engineering duties that may be required by the management and according to the needs of the department.
• Responsible for keeping the working area tidy and in good order.
• Responsible for undergoing any training deemed necessary by the department.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions; install, replace or repair damaged equipment; calibrate thermostatic controls.
• Adjust and maintain internal electrical and electronic control systems; clean heaters and blowers and check burners.
• Assemble and install metal duct work.
• Maintain records and write reports.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• The ability to assist in providing electrical repair and maintenance to motors, starters, breakers and associated equipment throughout the entire building; assist in socket repair and replacement; install electrical wiring for renovations, electrical outlet additions, motors and associated equipment; assist in providing electrical setups for exhibits and conventions; include preventive maintenance of all electrical / mechanical / plumbing equipment and updating of logs.
• Keep all stations in Engineering clean and in good order; maintain a neat and organized department.
• Respond to all guest complaints regarding the maintenance of their room or public areas in a timely manner.

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