Director of Engineering

Company Description

A Central Coast legend reborn.  From its earliest incarnation in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop during California’s Gold Rush, to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark is the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Job Description

• ​​​​​Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, onsite water treatment system, and irrigation system; maintain knowledge of temporary power systems.

• Responsible for oversight of all resort systems, heat, light, and power; seeks on-going efficiencies and best usage of energy, electricity, etc.; makes on-going recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements.

• Implements and monitors ongoing preventive maintenance program for equipment, guest rooms and public areas. Ensures proper maintenance of buildings, equipment, and landscape. Personally, conducts inspections, troubleshooting, supervision, and repair work for all areas of the resort.

• Maintains written standards of department performance expectations.

• Develops and maintains a strategy to ensure guest rooms, public areas, heart of house, laundry and kitchen equipment are code compliant and meets service expectations.

• Proactively monitors guest feedback and identifies root cause solutions for hotel defects

• Regularly educates team members on preventive maintenance and equipment use.

• Serves as a member of the Resort leadership team, partnering with peers to ensure facilities are in good working order.

• Functions as the overall leader for the Engineering department:

  • implements cross training to build skill levels and competency within the department.

  • counsels team members on work performance and recommends disciplinary actions as needed

  • schedules, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, manages department payroll.

  • holds team members accountable for departmental standards.

  • prepares and implements the department strategic plan, operational budget, and monthly forecasts. 

  • researches and prepares capital requests for approval and subsequent implementation.

• Ensures safety issues are addressed on a timely basis.  Leads the Safety Committee.

• Coordinates and monitors work performed by outside contractors based upon the operational needs of the hotel.

• Utilization Alice software to track and ensure completion of work tickets in a timely manner.

• Responds to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as Chief Engineer in hospitality field

• Supervisory experience

• High School graduate

• Proven management and administrative skills

• Valid local driver’s license

• The individual must have knowledge of various trades, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning and refrigeration, kitchen equipment, boilers and chillers, and the overall mechanics of building operations and maintenance. 

• Understanding of expenses and payroll cost control.

• Ability to manage key talent and culture processes:

  • Recruitment and selection

  • Performance management

  • Daily rallies and on-going development of Engineering team

• Computer literate (ability to learn new programs, interact with Excel/Word and GSuite)

• Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including in front of a group, with ability to communicate detailed instructions and hold team accountable for results.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.

• Self-motivated and results oriented.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical reports, journals, and financial reports.

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Spanish language competency and College degree, preferred

This position starts at $100,000 - DOE

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious