Equipment Technician

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 food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space.

Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It operates its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark.

**What You'll Do**:

- Installation of kitchen equipment (refrigerators, ice makers, ovens, grills, fryers, dishwashers, etc.) in new projects and operating kitchens.
- Manage company asset tagging and transfer between the warehouse and kitchens.
- Conduct periodic preventive maintenance (PPM) for operating equipment in all kitchens across KSA.
- Assist and supervise the installation and commissioning of new equipment purchased from suppliers.
- Diagnose the cause of any malfunction or fault in operating equipment in the kitchens.
- Provide quick responses to urgent maintenance requests.
- Perform visual checks and audits on all equipment in the operating kitchens.
- Check and report the workmanship of external contractors to the line manager.
- Fulfill other duties as requested by the line manager.

**What Are We Looking For?**:

- Technical qualification and experience in MEP, F&B, and kitchen equipment, including but not limited to Rational and Middleby equipment.
- Proficiency in using precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other electromechanical tools.
- Technical proficiency in electronic circuits.
- Good understanding and experience in kitchen layouts.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Valid KSA Iqama and driving license.

**Experience**:

- Senior: Ideally, more than 7 years of experience in kitchen equipment.
- Junior: Ideally, at least 3 years of experience in kitchen equipment.

**Recruitment Process and Timeline**

**Benefits**
- Extensive learning opportunities - we offer many hard and soft skills training to help you improve and challenge yourself
- You'll be involved in customized workshops run by Kitopi Academy
- You’ll have a chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment
- You’ll be part of one of the most caring communities out there.
- Finding a chance to become a shareowner with our ESOP plan (**T&C Applies**)
- Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist because we care about you
- No Dress Code (**T&C Applies**)
- Extended maternity and parental leave
- The infamous team activities and social events bursting with fun
- Inclusive Private Health Insurance
- Up to 50% discount from Kitopi brands
- Annual leave as per the company policy

**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.

Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a “work from anywhere” policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of.

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.