Avanti Restaurant Solutions · 4 months ago
Lead Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installer
Avanti Restaurant Solutions is a successful, privately held company that is hiring a Lead Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installer. The role involves supporting installation efforts for regional projects, leading a small team, and ensuring the successful setup of commercial kitchen equipment.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Unload trucks and safely move equipment to limit damage
Set commercial kitchen equipment in place for connection(s) to be made by contractor
Assembly/ Construction
Assembly and interconnections to dish machines and components
Walk-in cooler/freezer erection
Hanging exhaust and condensation hoods, and install curbs and fans
Hanging/securing of shelving, racking, and other wall or ceiling products (i.e., pot racks, fry cutters, etc.)
Assembly and installation of large deck-style ovens and roll-in refrigeration units
Read work orders and kitchen plans, as required for installation
Qualification
Required
Current working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment (i.e. hoods, ice machines, dish machines, steamers, ranges, convection ovens, etc.)
Ability to use construction hand tools
Ability to lead a team of 2-3 people
Ability to read architectural and food service plans to install a project from start to finish
Commitment to Safety (existing OSHA 10 or greater certification preferred, or must have ability to achieve upon hiring)
Commitment to cleanliness and organization on project sites
Excellent communications skills to interact with team members, and clients
Team-First attitude a must
Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to multi-task
Advanced mechanical skills
Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent customer service attitude
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and O/M manuals
Current driver's license with clean driving record
Flexible in schedule to enable the company to meet customer needs – overtime and weekends may be necessary and required
Ability to travel during the week (based in Southern California but with potential installation projects nationwide)
1+ years construction experience, preferred
Preferred
Basic understanding of electrical and plumbing systems related to commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to weld and polish metal not required but is preferred
Forklift certification
Benefits
Health
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO
Company sabbatical