Chief Engineer

The overall scope is to ensure the efficient operation of the Engineering Department, supporting all other operating departments. This includes supplying services as required by the entire operation and maintaining equipment, building, and grounds in optimum condition.

• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of the real estate.
• Represent the engineering function within the hotel’s executive committee.
• Ensure the production and supply of energy at all times.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and the hotel’s procedures in regards to the guest contact and safety.
• Optimise maintenance costs.
• Participate in projects, track renovation projects.
• Accept all kind of necessary maintenance tasks.
• Propose operating budget and investment budget.
• Select end recruit suitable employees for the department using prescribed set of policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings with the team in order to review the monthly achievements and areas for improvement.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Comply with all Kempinski company policies.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Fluency in Czech – Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for daily team management, local stakeholder alignment, and documentation.
Professional English – Ability to communicate fluently in an international environment, participate in global engineering discussions, and work with technical documentation.

Strong Technical Background – Deep expertise in system architecture, engineering principles, and best practice standards.
Quality & Risk Management – Proven experience with code/design reviews, quality assurance, and technical risk mitigation.
Innovation & R&D – Track record of driving innovation, technology evaluation, and technical research.
People Leadership – Proven track record of mentoring, coaching, and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Strategic Alignment – Ability to align technical roadmaps with business goals and product strategy.

Resource & Budgeting – Experience with capacity planning, technical budgeting, and vendor/partner management.

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.