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. As a leading food company, Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today. 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.
