HVAC & Kitchen Equipment Team Leader

About the role

The Engineering department of a hotel is looking for a Team Leader for its HVAC and kitchen equipment team. The role covers the supervision of technicians, the maintenance of hotel air-conditioning, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, and coordination with other departments and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, including VRF systems, Daikin chillers, chilled water systems, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, ventilation equipment and VFDs
• Oversee maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, dishwashers and ventilation systems, and coordinate complex repairs with specialist service providers
• Supervise walk-in chillers, freezer rooms, cold rooms and commercial refrigeration equipment, ensuring they stay within required temperature ranges
• Supervise HVAC and kitchen equipment technicians, assign daily tasks, monitor work quality and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, maintain spare parts stocks, and liaise with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and other departments
• Respond promptly to guest complaints and departmental requests about air-conditioning, refrigeration and kitchen equipment
• Prepare maintenance reports, shift handover records and equipment condition updates, and report recurring faults to the Chief Engineer
• Support cost control, energy efficiency and equipment longevity, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Required profile

• Diploma or technical certificate in Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment
• Proven experience supervising technicians and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance
• Good leadership, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills

Required skills

• VRF systems, Daikin chillers, chilled water systems, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems and VFDs
• Commercial kitchen equipment, including cooking, dishwashing, food preparation and refrigeration equipment
• Refrigerant handling, pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, charging and commissioning
• Interpretation of technical drawings, equipment specifications and HVAC control diagrams