Assistant Chief Engineer

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hong Kong Island

On-site

HKD 279,000 - 446,400

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee daily engineering operations, ensuring high-quality maintenance and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in hotel engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in both English and Chinese. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic environment focused on team collaboration and personal growth.

Qualifications

3-5 years in a similar position in a group hotel.
Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English.
Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker Grade B preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and controls all engineering staff for daily operations.
Maintains facilities and equipment through routine inspections.
Assists in preparing duty rosters and monitoring budgets.

Skills

English

Chinese

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Degree in building services engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Directs and controls all subordinate engineering staff to ensure that all day to day operational matters are handled on time and that guest expectations are met.
Maintains facilities and equipment by conducting routine inspections and determining appropriate rectification measures.
Maintains systems to be able to handle day to day guest requests quickly and efficiently.
Assists in the preparation of duty rosters, vacation plans and public holiday scheduling.
Ensures the implementation and follow up of ongoing preventive maintenance programs.
Assists in the establishment of inventory procedures and control.
Assists in the monitoring and controlling of the hotels annual R&M budget
Ensures the implementation and follow up of energy conservation programs
Liaise with purchasing and suppliers to ensure provision of quality engineering supplies at most competitive prices

Key Result Area:

Directs and controls all subordinate engineering staff to ensure that all day to day operational matters are handled on time and that guest expectations are met.
Maintains facilities and equipment by conducting routine inspections and determining appropriate rectification measures.
Maintains systems to be able to handle day to day guest requests quickly and efficiently.
Assists in the preparation of duty rosters, vacation plans and public holiday scheduling.
Ensures the implementation and follow up of ongoing preventive maintenance programs.
Assists in the establishment of inventory procedures and control.
Assists in the monitoring and controlling of the hotels annual R&M budget
Ensures the implementation and follow up of energy conservation programs
Liaise with purchasing and suppliers to ensure provision of quality engineering supplies at most competitive prices

Monitors the standard of work carried out by contractors engaged by the hotel to ensure that it meets the agreed quality.

Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of established safety and emergency procedures.
Assists in maintaining efficient administration within the engineering department.
Assists in the selection, training, evaluation and rewarding of employees as directed.
Coaches, counsels, disciplines and develops subordinate employees.

General:

Contributes to the morale and team spirit of the hotel by maintaining effective relationships with colleagues.
Performs additional duties as directed by supervisors.
Makes appropriate suggestions and recommendations to supervisors for the general improvement of the hotel.
Is fully conversant with all health and safety, fire and emergency procedures.
Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, and body language.
Is polite and professional in any situation where the image or regulation of the hotel is represented.
Attends meetings and training as required by supervisors.
Ensures that all activities are carried out honestly, ethically, and within the parameters of Law.

Qualification Required:

3-5 years in the same position of group hotel, good command of both spoken and written Chines and English, computer Microsoft Word & Excel & Outlook.
Degree in building services engineering field or equivalent level.
Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker in Grade B or above is preferred

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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