Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney's iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of French Zest and Sofitel luxury.
We are currently undergoing a complete transformation and enhancing all the hotel facilities to continue delivering an outstanding luxury service to our guests. Scheduled to complete the changes in Spring 2024, the hotel will provide an all-encompassing experience where entertainment, leisure, dining, conferencing and unparalleled hospitality will converge seamlessly, transcending traditional hotel boundaries.
We're setting new standards in the Australian hospitality scene and we're seeking our new Director of Engineering to be part of the "Rebirth of a Sydney Icon" with us!
Job Description
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play an integral part in our leadership team as well as lead our Engineering team at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. You will be:
Providing a high level of property maintenance knowledge.
Responsible for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.
Leading a team of Engineering professionals, with the assistance of an Assistant Chief.
Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Maintaining standards and regulatory requirements.
Managing contractors.
Ensuring the hotel upholds WH&S and fire safety responsibilities.
Leading the emergency response for all facility issues.
Auditing and reporting as required.
Managing project work ensuring timelines are met.
No 2 days will ever be the same and you'll thrive with variety .
Your skills & experience include:
Experience in the management of a maintenance function within a large multi-story complex.
Ability to multi-task with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated success in leading and developing a team.
Thinking outside the box and proven problem-solving.
Ability to carry out emergency maintenance work in the event of an emergency such as a full power failure, evacuation fire system re-set and/or failure of mechanical systems.
Benefits, Rewards, Motivations
Leadership role with the opportunity to contribute to our Senior Leadership Team on Hotel projects, strategy and innovation.
Industry benefits from Day 1 including exclusive discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more in over 100 countries with Accor Hotels and our partners.
Progressive leave policies including birthday leave and 10 weeks parental leave.
Complimentary dry cleaning & discounted city parking.
Most importantly - work with and learn from industry experts with opportunities for development.
If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.
Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.
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