Director of Engineering Sustainability
Belmond, Dominica

• Main duties and responsibilities
  • Conduct on-going preventive maintenance and upkeep of maintenance services.
  • Ensure that all the maintenance activities and systems adhere to the standards / efficiency / productivity levels that have been set for the unit.
  • Ensure the hotel meets health and safety standards in line with company Hamp;S Audit standards.
  • Arrange for routine maintenance in hotel rooms, public areas and facilities.
  • Organise all projects in a manner that does not disturb guests.
  • Oversee all aspects of projects -the coordination and completion on time within budget and within scope.
  • Oversee the day to day functioning of the Maintenance and Gardens teams.
  • Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of projects.
  • Act fast to resolve emergency issues.
  • Find ways to reduce hotel operating costs and conserve energy.
  • Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
  • Maintain budgets, expenses, activity logs and asset registers.
  • Coordinate with Executive Housekeeper, Front of House Manager and other Head of Departments on preventive maintenance of rooms and other repair work.
  • Develop, update and implement the department’s Standard Operating Procedure manuals.
  • To maximize staff performance through the establishment of performance standards, coaching and performance evaluation on an ongoing basis.
  • Conduct formal performance reviews via Talent Toolbox.
  • Responsible for the overall morale of the team and to be available to listen to individual staff members needs when required.
  • To maintain appropriate standards regarding conduct, uniform and appearance of the team.
  • Establishes sustainability project goals, objectives, and strategies; creates and implements plans for related projects.
  • Evaluates sustainability initiatives considering factors such as cost and feasibility.
  • Drafts and delivers presentations and reports to communicate sustainability initiatives and their effectiveness and environmental impact.
  • Identifies and obtains resources needed to develop sustainability programs or projects.
  • Champion for LVMH Cascade Reporting and EarthCheck Benchmarking programs.
  • Chairs the hotel’s Sustainability Committee for Environment and CSR.

Requirements

• The candidate must be legally allowed to work in France of have a passport belinging to a EU county.
• Fluent in English, being able to communicate in French is a must.
• Experience in hospitality / resort style
• Master degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.
• A degree in environmental science or proven track record of on the job experience

Benefits

• Permanent Contract (CDI)
• Attractive salary + Benefits paid in Euro
• Management Incentive Bonus
• Life insurance (Prévoyance) as per French labour law
• Complementary medical insurance (Mutuelle) as per French labour law
• Daily food allowance (per worked day)
• Employee discounts at the resort
• Complimentary room nights and discount at Belmond

Job Rewards and Benefits