db Hotels & Resorts is part of the db Group, Malta's largest hospitality operation, and operates some of the island's most prestigious properties, among them db Seabank Resort + Spa in Mellieħa and db San Antonio Hotel + Spa in Qawra — both 4-star superior All-Inclusive resorts.

The db Group's portfolio extends well beyond these hotels, encompassing three Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, Starbucks Malta, Blu Beach Club, Amami, Westreme, and Nine Lives & AKI. This diverse, group-wide operation gives team members exposure to a wide range of hospitality and catering environments

under one roof.

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Kitchen Technician to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of kitchen equipment and appliances across our hotel properties, ensuring smooth and safe kitchen operations at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, dishwashers, refrigeration units, and extraction systems
Diagnose faults on gas, electrical, and mechanical kitchen equipment and carry out timely repairs
Respond promptly to breakdowns reported by kitchen staff, minimising disruption to food & beverage operations
Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment to identify and address issues proactively
Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in line with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, servicing schedules, and equipment condition
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for specialised servicing, parts, or repairs when needed
Ensure work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption to kitchen operations, particularly during service hours
Support the wider Maintenance team with general technical and preventive maintenance tasks across the property

Requirements

Proven experience as a Kitchen Technician, Catering Equipment Engineer, or similar role, ideally within a hotel, restaurant, or large-scale catering environment
Solid technical knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment (gas, electrical, and refrigeration systems)
Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical, or gas) is an asset
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations relevant to kitchen equipment
Ability to work independently and under pressure, particularly during peak service times
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for emergency call-outs
Basic English communication skills

About Us

The db Group has grown from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector, and beyond. In the 1980s, Silvio Debono, the Group’s founder, operated a small guesthouse. Today, as db Group Chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest operation in Malta.Over the last four decades the Group has forged strategic relationships with a range of global players including Hard Rock Café International, Starbucks, the Accor Hotel Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.As a result, we accumulated invaluable business acumen and operational experience. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do. Year-on-year, the Group won a number of prestigious global awards, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and catering industry.In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, taking in contract catering, healthcare, and property development under its wing.

db Hotels and Resorts - Kitchen Technician

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