Director of Engineering — Luxury Hotel & Spa Ops

Auberge Resorts LLC; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, part of the Auberge Collection, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance, safety, and the guest‑experience‑driven physical presentation of the property and its facilities.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, regulatory compliance, and capital projects while collaborating with hotel leadership to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering operations in an occupied hotel, resort, or similarly complex hospitality property.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and life-safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, work orders, inspections, and maintenance records.
• Working knowledge of applicable workplace safety practices and building-related compliance requirements.
• Experience managing department expenses, vendor relationships, service contracts, and repair projects.
• Ability to prioritize multiple needs, troubleshoot problems, make sound decisions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and the ability to use maintenance management and purchasing systems.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule and respond to property emergencies, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Any licenses or certifications required by applicable law for the duties performed.
• Engineering leadership experience in a luxury hotel, resort, private club, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Experience supporting restaurant, commercial kitchen, spa, pool, or hot tub operations.
• Experience planning and overseeing capital improvements and renovation projects.
• EPA Section 608 certification or other relevant trade, facilities management, pool operations, or safety certifications.
• Familiarity with building automation systems, energy management, and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, safety, and physical presentation of the hotel, restaurant, spa, pool, and grounds.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, engineering team performance, operating budgets, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to anticipate property needs and preserve guest experience through planning and discreet service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, part of the Auberge Collection, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance, safety, and the guest‑experience‑driven physical presentation of the property and its facilities.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, regulatory compliance, and capital projects while collaborating with hotel leadership to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service.