What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Zuma Restaurants?
The Maintenance Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless setup of private dining rooms (PDRs) for events and providing essential maintenance support for the restaurant. This dynamic position involves performing walk-through assessments, conducting basic repairs, completing general maintenance tasks, assisting with various installations, receiving and storing all food and beverage related items as needed. The Facilities Assistant is also responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma in proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Perform basic repairs and general maintenance work around the building
- Take on additional installation, repair, and maintenance duties as assigned and legally permitted
- Paint surfaces and apply stain as required to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the establishment
- Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repair work as needed
- Move heavy furniture as required for events and maintenance tasks
- Assist with receiving duties, including accepting deliveries and organizing inventory to align with DOH standards and company SOP
What We Look For
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance or related fields
- Basic knowledge of repair and maintenance techniques, including carpentry, painting, and plumbing
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
Benefits
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.