Chief Engineer

Job description

Key tasks

Operation

• 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
• 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

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

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times

• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel