Assistant Manager, Facilities, Atlantis The Royal

The Assistant Manager, Facilities will supervise maintenance activities covering kitchen, laundry and general facilities systems within a large luxury resort. The position combines technical leadership, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, compliance and team development. The successful candidate should be experienced with commercial equipment and MEP systems and capable of making sound technical decisions while maintaining safety, reliability and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance colleagues and coordinate work orders so planned and corrective tasks are completed safely, efficiently and within operational deadlines.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, ventilation, suppression and related facilities equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, disinfection, temperature and equipment records to support audits and operational compliance.
• Diagnose technical issues across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, kitchen and laundry systems and provide practical corrective recommendations.
• Coordinate technical support for capital and culinary projects, contractors and stakeholders while ensuring approved specifications and safety requirements are followed.
• Train and guide facilities colleagues on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, documentation and safe working practices.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience involving large-scale commercial kitchen, refrigeration, laundry equipment or facilities maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and rectification skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Practical experience with planned preventive and reactive maintenance programs.
• Ability to work shifts, respond to breakdowns under pressure and manage technical activities independently.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, subject to the applicable employment package.
• Food and beverage privileges and discounted rates across participating properties.
• Comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage.
• Annual flight benefits, life insurance and colleague wellness initiatives.
• Access to training, professional development and internal career opportunities.

Employment Details

• Company: Atlantis The Royal
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Industry: Luxury Hospitality