Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting. 

Our guests rely on us for comfort, cleanliness, and seamless service. That's why we're looking for a skilled and dependable Kitchen & Laundry Technician to keep our essential equipment operating at its best. In this role, you'll maintain and repair commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, carry out preventive maintenance, and help ensure our culinary and laundry operations run safely and efficiently every day.

A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing kitchen and laundry equipment to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance on ovens, boilers, mixers, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and other kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests and completing work orders to minimise equipment downtime.
• Keeping tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organised, and in good working condition.
• Supporting energy conservation initiatives by identifying maintenance improvements and efficient operating practices.
• Following all health, safety, and hotel engineering standards while carrying out repairs.
• Working closely with the Culinary, Stewarding, and Laundry teams to resolve technical issues and maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Taking on other maintenance duties as assigned while contributing as a reliable team player.

What We need from you:

• A Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults.
• The ability to lift, push, and pull items up to 50 lbs (23 kg), with frequent bending, walking, and standing throughout the shift.
• A good understanding of reading, writing, and basic maths.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
• Great communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

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 a full uniform, 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 difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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 they need to belong, grow and 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.