Engineering Manager

Job Overview:

The Longfellow Hotel, a 48-room luxury boutique hotel, café, and spa, is seeking a knowledgeable, driven, and empathetic Engineering Manager to help lead our hotel operations. Opening in May 2024, The Longfellow Hotel is already gaining recognition as one of the most highly anticipated openings in the US.

The Engineering Manager will oversee all engineering and maintenance for organizing and opening the hotel operation, including but not limited to the hiring and training of engineering team members, contributing and leading an inclusive work culture, maximizing effective time efficiency within the engineering department, sourcing bids for outside projects, upholding engineering budgets, and guest satisfaction. Additionally, this position will foster the culture of The Longfellow Hotel throughout the Portland business community and will require a sense of playfulness to help rethink luxury accommodations. 

The Engineering Manager position is well suited for individuals who are highly motivated, with significant experience in a variety of different maintenance fields, and want to make an impact on the hotel profession in Portland. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of something special from the ground up and reshape how people experience visiting Portland.

Perks and Benefits:

As a valued member of our team, you will be eligible for the various benefits:

• Discounted Hotel Stays throughout the world
• Individual Coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision, paid by Uncommon Hospitality
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Annual Bonus
• Discounted meals at our partner restaurants Wayside Tavern, Twinflower Cafe and Five of Clubs
• Discounted spa services at Astraea Spa
• Generous Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (An Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Benefit)
• Voluntary enrollment in Uncommon Hospitality IRA plan matching up to 3% contributions
• Access to career development and advancement courses

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Manages the engineering department; including but not limited to: ordering, coding invoices, building schedules, procuring bids for outside work, covering shifts, and running preventative maintenance on arrival rooms before check in
• Works closely with the front desk, restaurant, and spa managers to understand the maintenance needs of the property.
• Able to lead and empower a team to exceed our guests expectations.
• Provides coaching and support to all team members to provide an exceptional guest experience throughout this unique 48-room property.
• Provides training to new team members, demonstrating all roles and responsibilities required of new staff, while encouraging creativity and authenticity.
• Helps lead, inspire, and coach a team that delivers a service of excellence, while upholding the Longfellow Hotel brand standards
• Responsible for the sustained growth in revenue and profits of the hotel within the established business plan and budget

What you bring to the table:

• 3 years of experience in a maintenance/engineering industry
• 1 year of management experience
• 2 years of hotel/property engineering experience, ideally in a luxury property
• Flexible work schedule, able to work weekends and holidays
• Strong knowledge of a variety of maintenance disciplines
• Understand of day to day hotel operations
• Strong painting and/or drywall skills (preferred)
• Commitment to embodying our values
• Understanding of finance and budgets

Uncommon Hospitality

Founded in 2015, Uncommon Hospitality is a hotel operations and development company based in Maine. They specialize in operating independent hotels that strike the right balance of human connection while paying heed to technological efficiencies. The company’s focus on delivering extraordinary guest experiences, providing enriching employment opportunities and taking part in meaningful community contributions have led to a portfolio of unique and successful hotels in Maine.

Uncommon Hospitality currently operates The Francis Hotel & Spa in Portland, The Admiral’s Inn, and The Colonial Inn in Ogunquit and is developing The Longfellow set to open in May 2024.

This is a great opportunity to join a small and growing company. This role reports to the Longfellow General Manager. This is a full-time position located on the Longfellow premises in Portland, Maine.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,000.00 per year