Laundry & Kitchen Technician

About SLS The Red Sea

SLS The Red Sea is a premier lifestyle destination located on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, part of Ennismore's globally acclaimed portfolio of luxury hotels. The resort offers 150 elegantly appointed rooms, five diverse dining venues, and a high-end spa, blending indulgence with captivating entertainment and relaxation.

Known for its innovative design, exceptional service, and vibrant social atmosphere, the resort commits to creating unique guest experiences. The team at SLS The Red Sea values individuality, creativity, and bold thinking as they continue to build an iconic hospitality destination.

Role Overview

As a Laundry & Kitchen Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that kitchen and laundry equipment operate efficiently and safely. By conducting maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, you will support the Culinary, Laundry, and Operations teams to maintain high standards of service, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance on all kitchen and laundry machinery to guarantee reliable and safe operations.
• Inspect and repair commercial kitchen appliances such as ovens, combi ovens, fryers, grills, steamers, dishwashers, refrigeration units, and extraction systems.
• Maintain laundry machinery including washers, dryers, and ironing equipment.
• Conduct routine equipment checks to detect faults, leaks, abnormal functioning, or early signs of failure.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical and gas-powered appliances adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor refrigeration systems, chillers, freezers, and cold storage to maintain optimal temperature and performance.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests from relevant teams to minimize operational downtime.
• Keep detailed logs of equipment status, repairs, maintenance performed, and spare parts usage.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Coordinate service and repair work with external contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all equipment complies with health, safety, hygiene, and operational regulations.
• Support HACCP requirements by maintaining equipment reliability and promptly reporting issues that could impact food safety.
• Organize tools, spare parts, and workspaces to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Communicate technical information clearly with Engineering, Culinary, Laundry, and Operational colleagues.
• Adhere strictly to fire, health, safety, and environmental protocols during maintenance activities.
• Foster a collaborative and responsible engineering team culture through proactive support and accountability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a technician in kitchen, laundry, or engineering roles within hospitality or hotels.
• Practical expertise with commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, including systems powered by gas and electricity.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting techniques, and basic equipment repairs.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems related to kitchen and laundry operations.
• Familiarity with common commercial kitchen and laundry equipment brands and models.
• Understanding of HACCP standards, food safety protocols, and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to perform simple welding and light fabrication is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with operational teams.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Availability for shift work, including weekends, holidays, and on-call periods.