Bacio di Latte US
Facilities & Maintenance Specilaist – Multi-Unit Food & Beverage - Expanding in
Bacio di Latte US, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Facilities & Maintenance Specialist – Food & Beverage to join a growing brand expanding across Southern California. The role involves hands-on maintenance across gelato shops and supporting facilities, with travel between locations. The position is based at the Headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, and requires being in the office 1 day per week. Must currently reside in Los Angeles. Responsibilities
Hands on in the field facilities repair and maintenance coupled with vendor management On call as needed for equipment and facilities trouble shooting Execute and supervise the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems across gelato shops, including refrigeration units, freezers, switches, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical components Plan and manage routine preventative maintenance and scheduled downtime to ensure smooth daily operations and minimize disruption to customer experience Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and store leadership to coordinate maintenance activities during optimal hours (often before or after store openings) Develop and implement inspection, testing, and safety survey procedures to ensure equipment performance and shop safety standards are consistently met Accurately define, estimate, and Track maintenance work orders using our CMMS Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure timely availability and prevent equipment downtime Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety standards, health regulations, internal policies, and Bacio di Latte’s high-quality standards Train, mentor, and support maintenance team members and shop staff in equipment use and basic troubleshooting to build a reliable, skilled crew Provide insights and recommendations on process improvements and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with expansion and quality goals On the road travel to our shops from Westlake Village to San Diego In office at HQ in West Los Angeles 1 day/week Requirements
3+ years of hands-on experience in plant, facility, or field maintenance within the food industry, specifically with refrigeration, freezers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in food service, food retail, or food manufacturing environments Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements within retail or food production environments is highly desirable Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience HVAC Certified a plus Skills and Competencies
Deep understanding of preventative maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment uptime Experience using CMMS tools or similar maintenance tracking systems Strong troubleshooting skills across refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or related systems Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across stores, technical teams, and leadership What We Offer
Competitive compensation package Full health benefits and PTO Be part of a growing company undergoing massive expansion Great company culture fostering a friendly, collaborative, and dynamic work environment Professional development and career growth opportunities Join Us! If you have the expertise to lead, optimize, and elevate maintenance operations while supporting the growth of an iconic Italian gelato brand, we’d love to hear from you. Join Bacio di Latte and take the lead in keeping our shops running smoothly as we bring authentic Italian gelato to more communities! ***Not open to 3rd party agencies***
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Facilities & Maintenance Specialist – Food & Beverage to join a growing brand expanding across Southern California. The role involves hands-on maintenance across gelato shops and supporting facilities, with travel between locations. The position is based at the Headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, and requires being in the office 1 day per week. Must currently reside in Los Angeles. Responsibilities
Hands on in the field facilities repair and maintenance coupled with vendor management On call as needed for equipment and facilities trouble shooting Execute and supervise the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems across gelato shops, including refrigeration units, freezers, switches, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical components Plan and manage routine preventative maintenance and scheduled downtime to ensure smooth daily operations and minimize disruption to customer experience Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and store leadership to coordinate maintenance activities during optimal hours (often before or after store openings) Develop and implement inspection, testing, and safety survey procedures to ensure equipment performance and shop safety standards are consistently met Accurately define, estimate, and Track maintenance work orders using our CMMS Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure timely availability and prevent equipment downtime Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety standards, health regulations, internal policies, and Bacio di Latte’s high-quality standards Train, mentor, and support maintenance team members and shop staff in equipment use and basic troubleshooting to build a reliable, skilled crew Provide insights and recommendations on process improvements and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with expansion and quality goals On the road travel to our shops from Westlake Village to San Diego In office at HQ in West Los Angeles 1 day/week Requirements
3+ years of hands-on experience in plant, facility, or field maintenance within the food industry, specifically with refrigeration, freezers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in food service, food retail, or food manufacturing environments Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements within retail or food production environments is highly desirable Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience HVAC Certified a plus Skills and Competencies
Deep understanding of preventative maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment uptime Experience using CMMS tools or similar maintenance tracking systems Strong troubleshooting skills across refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or related systems Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across stores, technical teams, and leadership What We Offer
Competitive compensation package Full health benefits and PTO Be part of a growing company undergoing massive expansion Great company culture fostering a friendly, collaborative, and dynamic work environment Professional development and career growth opportunities Join Us! If you have the expertise to lead, optimize, and elevate maintenance operations while supporting the growth of an iconic Italian gelato brand, we’d love to hear from you. Join Bacio di Latte and take the lead in keeping our shops running smoothly as we bring authentic Italian gelato to more communities! ***Not open to 3rd party agencies***
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