Director of Engineering
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €150,000 / year
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Job highlights
- Lead hotel engineering operations and technical strategy.
- Manage multidisciplinary technical teams effectively.
- Oversee maintenance, projects, and budgets.
- Ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability.
- Enhance guest experience through technical excellence.
About the role
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Timeless elegance and iconic glamour on the Côte d'Azur. With a guestbook signed by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill and an enviable perch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the palatial spread of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel has been the epitome of Côte d’Azur chic for more than a century. Today, sumptuous rooms with views from Nice to Monaco, Michelin-starred Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine and a lively pool club keep this landmark hotel at the forefront of Riviera life.
Within this context of absolute excellence, we are seeking our future Director of Engineering (M/F), a member of the Executive Committee, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety and long-term sustainability of all the site’s technical installations.
Your Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Office, you define, lead and implement the hotel’s technical strategy, in strict compliance with Four Seasons standards, regulatory requirements and the Company’s CSR commitments.
As a true leader of technical operations, you maintain a strong on-site presence, guide your teams toward operational excellence and actively contribute to the exceptional quality of the guest experience.
Your leadership, technical expertise and long-term vision are essential to enhancing, protecting and preserving this exceptional heritage property.
Your Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Lead, unite and develop a multidisciplinary technical team (maintenance technicians, gardeners, pool technicians, external contractors).
- Foster a culture of excellence, service and accountability.
- Ensure continuous training, coaching and skills development across the teams.
- Guarantee the rigorous application of Four Seasons procedures and all applicable local regulations.
- Act as a hands-on, visible, committed and exemplary leader.
Operations Management
- Oversee all preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance operations across the property.
- Serve as the technical authority in key disciplines: HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems (high and low voltage), fire safety systems, pool hydraulics.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance and the safety of guests, employees and assets.
- Optimize the use of the CMMS and continuously improve maintenance programs.
Project, Performance and Budget Management
- Plan, coordinate and oversee major maintenance, renovation and continuous improvement projects.
- Manage external contractors and ensure compliance with timelines, budgets and Four Seasons quality standards.
- Actively contribute to the hotel’s long-term asset management and capital planning strategy.
- Prepare, manage and control annual Opex and Capex budgets.
- Define clear priorities and ensure rigorous financial tracking and reporting.
- Optimize costs while consistently maintaining the expected level of excellence.
Energy Efficiency and CSR
- Monitor and analyze water, electricity and gas consumption through Group platforms and internal reporting tools.
- Propose, implement and lead action plans aimed at reducing consumption and improving energy performance.
- Identify and drive optimization opportunities (efficiency gains, automation, intelligent scheduling).
About You
- You hold a higher education degree in engineering, maintenance management or an equivalent discipline.
- You bring a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ proven experience in a Director of Engineering or equivalent senior technical role, ideally within luxury hospitality or a highly complex operating environment.
- You have recognized technical expertise across key building systems (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, public building regulations, fire safety systems, CMMS).
- You are a strong people leader with excellent organizational, communication and crisis management skills.
- You demonstrate a strong awareness of CSR, sustainability and energy performance, supported by analytical and data-driven decision-making.
- You are fully fluent in both French and professional English.
- You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with Executive Management, operational teams and external partners.
- You are deeply service-oriented, with a strong guest-centric mindset and a commitment to operational excellence.
Key skills/competency
- Director of Engineering
- Technical Strategy
- Operations Management
- HVAC Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Fire Safety Systems
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- CSR and Sustainability
Skills & topics
- Director of Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Hospitality
- Luxury Hotels
- Technical Operations
- Maintenance
- HVAC
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- CSR
- Sustainability
- Energy Efficiency
- Four Seasons
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- French Riviera
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight engineering leadership and luxury hospitality experience.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of team management and operational excellence.
- Quantify achievements: Use data for budget management and energy efficiency improvements.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss crisis management and guest-centric approaches.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts?
- The Director of Engineering at Four Seasons is responsible for defining and implementing the hotel's technical strategy, ensuring the reliability, safety, and sustainability of all technical installations. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing all maintenance operations, managing projects and budgets, and driving energy efficiency initiatives, all while maintaining Four Seasons' high standards and CSR commitments.
- What qualifications are essential for the Director of Engineering role at Four Seasons?
- Essential qualifications include a higher education degree in engineering or maintenance management, 5-10 years of senior technical experience (preferably in luxury hospitality), recognized expertise in key building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety), strong leadership and communication skills, and fluency in both French and English. Awareness of CSR, sustainability, and energy performance is also crucial.
- How important is knowledge of French for the Director of Engineering position at Four Seasons?
- Full fluency in both French and professional English is required for the Director of Engineering role. This is essential for effective communication with executive management, operational teams, external partners, and ensuring compliance with local regulations in the French Riviera location.
- What is the work environment like for a Director of Engineering at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel?
- The role is based at the iconic Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, a landmark hotel known for its timeless elegance and Mediterranean setting. The Director of Engineering will be a key member of the Executive Committee, working within a context of absolute excellence and contributing to the preservation of this heritage property.
- Does the Director of Engineering role at Four Seasons involve strategic planning?
- Yes, the Director of Engineering plays a crucial role in defining and implementing the hotel’s technical strategy. This includes contributing to the long-term asset management and capital planning strategy, as well as developing and leading action plans for energy efficiency and sustainability.
- What type of teams will a Director of Engineering manage at Four Seasons?
- The Director of Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary technical team. This team typically includes maintenance technicians, gardeners, pool technicians, and external contractors, requiring strong leadership to unite and develop them towards operational excellence.