Director of Engineering Job at Four Seasons (Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat)

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Executive Office, you define, lead and implement the hotel’s technical strategy, in strict compliance with Four Seasons standards, regulatory requirements and the Company’s CSR commitments. As a true leader of technical operations, you maintain a strong on-site presence, guide your teams toward operational excellence and actively contribute to the exceptional quality of the guest experience. Your leadership, technical expertise and long-term vision are essential to enhancing, protecting and preserving this exceptional heritage property.

Job Responsibility

Lead, unite and develop a multidisciplinary technical team
Foster a culture of excellence, service and accountability
Ensure continuous training, coaching and skills development across the teams
Guarantee the rigorous application of Four Seasons procedures and all applicable local regulations
Act as a hands-on, visible, committed and exemplary leader
Oversee all preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance operations across the property
Serve as the technical authority in key disciplines
Ensure full regulatory compliance and the safety of guests, employees and assets
Optimize the use of the CMMS and continuously improve maintenance programs
Plan, coordinate and oversee major maintenance, renovation and continuous improvement projects
Manage external contractors and ensure compliance with timelines, budgets and Four Seasons quality standards
Actively contribute to the hotel’s long-term asset management and capital planning strategy
Prepare, manage and control annual Opex and Capex budgets
Monitor and analyze water, electricity and gas consumption
Propose, implement and lead action plans aimed at reducing consumption and improving energy performance
Identify and drive optimization opportunities

Requirements

Higher education degree in engineering, maintenance management or an equivalent discipline
Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ proven experience in a Director of Engineering or equivalent senior technical role, ideally within luxury hospitality or a highly complex operating environment
Recognized technical expertise across key building systems (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, public building regulations, fire safety systems, CMMS)
Strong people leader with excellent organizational, communication and crisis management skills
Strong awareness of CSR, sustainability and energy performance, supported by analytical and data-driven decision-making
Fully fluent in both French and professional English
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Deeply service-oriented, with a strong guest-centric mindset and a commitment to operational excellence

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