Chief Engineer – The Hoxton, Amsterdam

Ennismore

  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 13 dagen geleden
Company DescriptionWe are looking for a Chief Engineer to join us here at The Hoxton, Amsterdam. You will be responsible for the subsequent co-management of The Hoxton, Amsterdam whilst taking full ownership of the Maintenance Department to ensure the hotel is maintained to the highest of standards whilst fully respecting local health & safety regulations and permits.Once the Mayor's home, now our home, on Amsterdam's Herengracht canal. The Hoxton, Amsterdam houses 111 rooms, The Apartment, our meetings & events concept, and our all-day restaurant & bar, Lotti's.More about us…The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we've never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn't need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.What's in it for you…
  • Become part of a team that's very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and pension.
  • Food on us during your shift.
  • Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
  • Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
  • Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
  • Hox Hero and Nifty fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
  • An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
  • Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties - we know how to have a good time!
  • The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
  • It's ok not to be ok, we offer access to OpenUp, a trusted platform for professional support and a network of mental health first aiders.
  • Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
  • Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.
Job DescriptionWhat you'll do…
  • Recruiting and training a high calibre workforce.
  • Designing maintenance/servicing strategies, procedures and methods.
  • Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work.
  • Responding immediately to and diagnosing breakdown problems.
  • Carrying out quality inspections on jobs.
  • Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components.
  • Controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
  • Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
  • Dealing with emergency and unplanned problems and repairs, fixing faults or arranging for replacements to be installed.
  • Writing maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines.
  • Allocating work to the maintenance team.
  • Checking and calibrating plant and equipment to make sure they are accurate.
  • Keeping heads of department informed of progress.
  • Organising teams to manage leave and working hours to ensure 24-hour cover is available.
  • Be personable, engaging, sociable and have a good sense of humour!
QualificationsWhat we're looking for...
  • Individuals. You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
  • Passion for hospitality - whether that's a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
  • You're all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
  • You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
  • You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
  • If we got stuck in a lift together we'd have a good time and share a few laughs.
  • You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
  • Hotel or leisure related experience in a similar role.
  • If you're familiar with Opera or similar front desk operating system and understand GDS that would be a big advantge

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