Foodservice Equipment & Kitchen Design Engineer

At Newrest, we move forward thanks to those who get involved, take risks, and are eager to develop. Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial and sporty mindset, where decisions are taken quickly without fear of failure. At Newrest, everyone contributes to the Group’s growth. Here, hands-on experience matters, even the CEO pushes trolleys.

About Newrest

Newrest, an expert in out-of-home catering and Facility Management, is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering. Driven by a pioneering “Unlimited” spirit, the Group operates in 53 countries with 60,000 employees.

Our services cover a wide range of areas: airline catering, buy-on-board, onboard duty free, concession catering, remotes sites and Facility Management services, rail catering, airport and motorway concessions.

More than just a company, Newrest represent a true family, with 97% of its capital owned by over 700 employees.

Your role:

• We are looking for a Foodservice Equipment & Kitchen Design Engineer
• You will report to the Construction Director

The Foodservice Equipment & Kitchen Design Engineer is responsible for the complete integration of foodservice equipment into Newrest's construction projects, from concept design through commissioning. The role combines engineering, project management and technical coordination to ensure that kitchen equipment is properly designed, specified, procured, installed and commissioned. The position requires close collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and Newrest operational teams worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

Foodservice Design & Engineering

• Design functional kitchen layouts according to operational requirements.
• Develop production flow concepts to maximize efficiency and ergonomics.
• Define equipment specifications for production kitchens, dishwashing areas and support spaces.
• Prepare equipment layouts and technical schedules.
• Coordinate equipment integration into architectural and engineering drawings.
• Review and validate equipment shop drawings.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene regulations, HACCP principles and local standards.

Technical Coordination

Coordinate all technical interfaces between foodservice equipment and building systems, including:

• Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Structural works, Architectural finishes, Fire protection and Building Management Systems (BMS).

Ensure all utilities are properly sized and coordinated before construction begins.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Prepare technical specifications for international tenders.
• Support supplier selection and technical evaluations.
• Review technical proposals.
• Participate in equipment standardization across Newrest facilities.
• Work closely with Procurement to optimize technical performance and total cost of ownership.
• Maintain relationships with international equipment manufacturers.

Project Delivery

• Review fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate manufacturers during production.
• Monitor manufacturing progress.
• Supervise equipment installation.
• Coordinate with contractors during construction.
• Resolve technical issues on site.
• Monitor quality, budget and schedule.

Testing & Commissioning

• Organize Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required.
• Coordinate Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Verify equipment functionality and performance.
• Support operational teams during commissioning.
• Prepare punch lists and ensure project close-out.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop Newrest global foodservice standards.
• Standardize equipment specifications across countries.
• Identify innovative technologies and best practices.
• Capture lessons learned from completed projects.
• Continuously improve project quality, installation efficiency and lifecycle costs.