Job Overview:

About the First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle

Unleash the explorer in you at The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, an upscale hotel located in in the heart of JVC. Our 491 well-appointed rooms and suites make for the perfect retreat after a busy day of discovering the city or attending business meetings. Centrally located, the district of JVC offers convenient access to the entire city. The area is connected to three main roads, while bus networks and the hotel’s shuttle service will keep you seamlessly connected to the city. Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and The Expo 2020 site are all within a 20-minute drive.

The community of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) provides a number of family friendly conveniences including the Circle Mall, public parks, and restaurants, which are all easily accessible from the hotel. Our signature restaurants and bars provide trendy venues to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a mouth-watering meal. Santé Ria oozes with full bodied Latino spirit that serves mouth-watering flavours inspired by the vibrant cultures of South America. The Village Bistro offers a vibrant, family-friendly dining experience where guests will enjoy an à la carte menu options and international buffets. The Village Bistro also serves the terrace and pool deck where guests will be able to enjoy a refreshing dip and al fresco dining. The hotel also offers a number of leisure facilities including an exclusive club lounge, a large outdoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, and male and female massage treatment rooms.

About The First Collection

The First Collection brings together the key hotel, hospitality, and lifestyle assets of The First Group under one exciting and progressive brand. Comprising of five operational hotels and a pipeline of seven upper midscale hotels that will launch under The First Collection banner, the company has ambitious growth plans across the UAE. The First Collection also encompasses popular dining outlets including MasterChef, the TV Experience, Lola Taberna Española and Ikigai, which have received acclaim for delivering unique and exceptional dining experiences.

The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle

Put your career first by embarking on a rewarding journey with the First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle. We understand that our employees are the face of the company and providing our guests with memorable experiences is at the forefront of everything to do. To support this, we provide our employees with tailored training and development opportunities to help them grow in terms of their career and personal objectives.

We are committed to hiring talented and energetic individuals who will enrich the stay of every guest. To achieve this, we focus on providing a work environment that inspires motivation and retaining employees. We offer comprehensive benefits to our employees, which include return air tickets to home destination, uniform and laundry services, accommodation and recreation facilities, medical coverage and life insurance, transportation, duty meals, colleague discount in our F&B outlets and reduced hotel rates, enhanced employee rewards program, team bonding and engagement events, employee health and wellness activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements the PPM Program and Schedule of all kitchen and laundry equipment’s in the Hotel.
• Follow up local authority requirement maintenance plan for laundry & kitchen equipment’s
• Basic knowledge of various brand of Kitchen equipment.
• Keep record and coordinate with hygiene manager to make sure all requirement filled up for HACCAP.
• Capable to do ARC and gas welding.
• Attends to repairs and maintenance of laundry equipment’s and kitchen equipment - both electric and gas.
• Responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all cold rooms, fridge units, ice machines, and other refrigerated system.
• Responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all ovens, dishwasher, stoves and other electric and gas equipment in the kitchen.
• Provides assistance /technical know-how in the installation of new or additional kitchen equipment’s.
• Routine inspection to kitchen and bar areas logs all his observations.
• Perform daily log readings of cold rooms and other refrigerated equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment.
• Perform equipment repairs as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform assigned checklists, inspection, testing and log readings.
• Checks and replaces fused bulbs in the kitchen.
• Check and replace of water filters for coffee machines and water systems.
• Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all kitchen equipment.
• Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
• Ensure proper records relating to all plant and equipment are kept.
• Review daily logbook, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from previous shifts in relation to kitchen equipment, system and units.
• Performs the daily task and assignment and ensure that tasks are done in a reasonable time frame and to the standard as set by the Engineering Department.
• Ensure all requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
• Liaise and supervise Kitchen Equipment Contractors and ensure that appropriate standards are met.
• Assist other engineering associates when required.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good condition.
• Ensure adequate stock of spare parts and materials
• To have a particular regard to the safe operation of all plant equipment and ensure the safety of guests and staff at all times.
• Familiarity with HACCP

Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Must hold relevant and recognised qualifications in the discipline, or equivalent.
• Proficient and able to demonstrate a complete understanding of the systems operation.
• Technically competent with a clear technical understanding of the associated services and equipment.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Excellent grooming standards.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on their own and under pressure.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

EXPLORE ICONIC DESTINATIONS

Make your mark in iconic destinations with The First Collection, home to some of the best hotels in Dubai. Comprising The First Group’s award-winning hotels and restaurants, The First Collection is an innovative lifestyle brand offering exciting hospitality services and unforgettable dining experiences at top Dubai restaurants.

From the über-trendy TRYP by Wyndham Dubai to The First Collection JVC, a new 4-star hotel in Jumeirah Village, our hotels are renowned for their world-class service and cutting-edge amenities designed to ease you into your stay.

Our Dubai hotels are home to some of the best restaurants in Dubai. Enjoy authentic South American cuisine at Santè Ria, or take your tastebuds on a trip to Japan at Ikigai, a Japanese restaurant in Dubai Marina, also home to MasterChef, The TV Experience, the world’s first MasterChef restaurant.

Additional Requirements

• Fire and Engineering safety