Hotel Chief Engineer

Company Overview

Galleria Park Hotel is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to join a winning, high‑performing hotel team and play a critical role in maintaining the standards of excellence that define our property.

The ideal candidate will be a strong operational leader who cares deeply about the hotel, values cross‑functional collaboration with departments such as Front Office and Housekeeping, and understands that exceptional hotel performance is built through teamwork, accountability, and service‑driven leadership. This person will be present and engaged with their team, committed to open communication, and passionate about coaching and developing talent to support both individual and departmental success. Beyond overseeing the daily engineering operation, this leader will also have the experience and business acumen to contribute meaningfully to capital projects, budgeting, and the overall strategic direction of the hotel.

Initially as the Occidental hotel and the home of the original Martini, the Galleria Park is a gem in the city and positioned in the top #10 hotels in San Francisco on TripAdvisor. Situated at the edge of FiDi, guests can stroll to great eateries, shops, and attractions or take advantage of the world‑class public transportation and get to know the City by the Bay. We’re just one block from a BART Station and there’s never a shortage of trolleys, taxis or rideshares around downtown.

About the Role

This position leads the engineering department and is responsible for all of the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and systems of the property. Also responsible for life safety and security of team members and guests, environmental initiatives, safety committee, and maintaining the preventative maintenance schedule based on occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools, and material for the department.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations, such as fire alarms, and other life‑safety situations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Conducts walk‑through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the property, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and any other related equipment.
• Verifies completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.
• Verifies completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Assure proper certification of all employee mechanics and technicians, as required.
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts with consultants and contractors.
• Produce annual operating budget for payroll, expenses, utilities, and capital improvements.
• Direct ADA compliance efforts of the property.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of leadership experience in the facilities management of related properties or other comparable business.
• Proven track record in managing an efficient team and systems focusing on preventative maintenance of the asset's public areas, guestrooms, and physical property.
• Experience in organizing, implementing, and maintaining a preventative maintenance tracking system and work order system.
• Experience in coordinating and managing hospitality capital improvement projects (i.e. public areas and guestrooms renovations, FF&E repair and reupholstering, FF&E procurement, site, and building maintenance and upgrades).
• A firm understanding of Federal, State, and local codes as they apply to these fields.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of building systems to include but not limited to; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, mechanical operations, energy management, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Strong mathematical skills to complete reports, financial statements, and forecasting.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Competitive salary
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Eligible to participate in the complimentary hotel stay program and friends and family rates

Equal Opportunity Statement

Galleria Park Hotel is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit harassment and retaliation.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access employment benefits may contact the People Services Department 415‑781‑3060 to request an accommodation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law.