Kitchen Mechanic

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Mechanicis responsible forthe preventative maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and safe operation of kitchen and food production equipment throughoutFairmontNew Orleans. This position works closely with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage, and Engineering teams to ensure all kitchen equipmentremainssafe, functional, and operationally ready.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and technical skills, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance within a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial kitchen and food production equipment.
• Maintain equipment including ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, steamers, dishwashers, refrigeration units, ice machines, exhaust systems, and other kitchen equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and operational issues within the scope of training and qualifications.
• Perform routine inspections toidentifypotential equipment failures and maintenance needs.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and complete assigned work orders accurately andtimely.
• Work closely with Culinary and Stewarding teams to understand operational equipment needs and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and service requirements with Engineering leadership and approved vendors when necessary.
• Assistwith installation, relocation, and commissioning of kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of repairs, preventative maintenance, parts, and service activities.
• Monitor equipment performance andidentifyopportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Maintainappropriate inventoryof tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Safelyoperatehand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and hotel procedures when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of mechanical and kitchen equipment areas.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to operational emergencies.
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ensure work is performed in a manner that protects guests, colleagues, hotel property, and equipment.
• Support hotel opening, renovations, special projects, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering leadership and other departmentsregardingequipment condition and operational concerns.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with Fairmont New Orleans standards.
• Performadditionalduties as assigned.

• Previouscommercial kitchen equipment maintenance or mechanical experiencerequired.
• Previoushotel, resort, restaurant, or institutional kitchen maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and mechanical systems.
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical experienceisan asset.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize emergency and preventative maintenance needs.
• Strong communicationand teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during equipment failures and high-pressure situations.
• Relevant technical certification or vocational training is an asset.
• Ability toworkflexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, and extended shifts as operationallyrequired.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.