Chief Engineer

Company Description
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Job Description

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members.
• Supervise and manage daily activities of the department
• Ensure that all team members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties
• Educate/train team members on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all local laws and safety regulations
• Work with Design and Construction team, engineers, and/or outside architects regarding renovations and other such projects; contact contractors for bids and meet with appropriate construction supervisors
• Supervise the maintenance and of repair the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents
• Ensure the execution and achievement of the hotel's preventive maintenance program
• Establish and maintain procedures with regards to the security and replenishment of the hotel's inventory and assets, such as (not limited to) tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions etc.
• May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third party security firm contracted for such purposes
• Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial
• Team Management
• Plan for future staffing needs
• Interview, select and recruit team members
• Identify and develop team members with potential. Mentor and train appropriate employees for upward growth
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Constantly monitor team members' appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication.
• Other Responsibilities
• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Additional Information

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times