Kitchen And Laundry Technician - Engineering - InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Do you see yourself as a Kitchen & Laundry Technician at InterContinental® Hotel Dubai Festival City?

As the worlds largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If youd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand.

The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotel brands. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn. In addition to over 1000+ bedrooms, the four properties boast a selection of high-quality restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800 square meter Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000 square meters Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life to people to join over 900 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guests experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues, and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Analyse, troubleshoot, install, rebuild, adjust and replace commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment. May include, but not limited to: Walk-ins, steamers, convection ovens, dishwashers, booster heaters, warmers, exhaust hoods, serving lines, ice machines, bearings, motors, heat exchanges, boilers, air conditioner compressors, exhaust systems and chillers.
• Performs major and/or minor repair, as well preventative and corrective maintenance of Commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Track work orders and responsible for coordination and prioritizing repair tasks to respond in a timely manner and provide timely repairs and reduced downtime. Repair and maintain all low voltage, equipment voltage and control voltages.
• Inspect, repair, modify and install refrigeration equipment not limited to compressors, chillers , receivers, condensers, pumps, automatic and hand valves.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems, install and repair copper tubing pipes as necessary, leak test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, flush boilers, descale tubes, maintain pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
  
  

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Diploma or certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Engineering (or a related field).
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of kitchen and laundry equipment (e.g., dishwashers, ovens, steamers, washing machines, dryers, and ironing systems).
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems related to kitchen and laundry operations.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment faults efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and hotel maintenance procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills — you’ll collaborate with chefs, housekeeping/laundry, and engineering teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• A commitment to quality, cleanliness, and maintaining the luxury standards expected in a 5-star environment.
  
  

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Dont quite meet every single requirement, but still believe youd be a great fit for the job? Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.

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