What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Recess Hotels?
About LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC
LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.
LEFT LANE’s flagship property is Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.
About The Role
The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the day-to-day engineering, facilities, maintenance, and safety functions for Hotel Bardo Savannah. This is a hands-on property leadership role for someone who understands hotel operations, building systems, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, team leadership, and the urgency of keeping a luxury hotel operating at a high level.
This role is ideal for a strong Chief Engineer, Assistant Director of Engineering, Facilities Manager, or experienced maintenance leader who is ready to take on broader property ownership in a high-touch hospitality environment.
What You'll Do
LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.
LEFT LANE’s flagship property is Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.
About The Role
The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the day-to-day engineering, facilities, maintenance, and safety functions for Hotel Bardo Savannah. This is a hands-on property leadership role for someone who understands hotel operations, building systems, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, team leadership, and the urgency of keeping a luxury hotel operating at a high level.
This role is ideal for a strong Chief Engineer, Assistant Director of Engineering, Facilities Manager, or experienced maintenance leader who is ready to take on broader property ownership in a high-touch hospitality environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead the engineering and maintenance team in maintaining all guest-facing, public, back-of-house, and exterior areas of the hotel.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, mechanical systems, equipment, and life safety systems.
- Manage the daily repair, upkeep, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, kitchen, laundry, pool, and building systems.
- Respond with urgency to operational needs, guest-impacting issues, safety concerns, and facilities-related emergencies.
- Partner closely with Operations, Rooms, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Security, and hotel leadership to support daily service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Provide leadership, training, scheduling, coaching, and accountability.
- Oversee vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring work is completed safely, timely, and to property standards.
- Maintain required inspection records, permits, logs, compliance documentation, and safety-related reporting.
- Support capital projects, renovations, repairs, and property improvement initiatives.
- Monitor utility usage and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainability goals.
- Help maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, team members, vendors, and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, brand expectations, and local, state, and federal requirements.
- Perform other duties as needed to support hotel operations.
- Minimum of 5 years of hotel, resort, facilities, building maintenance, or related property operations experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience within engineering, maintenance, facilities, security, or property operations.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Experience leading hourly teams, managing vendors, prioritizing work orders, and supporting daily property operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with hotel leaders, team members, vendors, and guests.
- Strong judgment, urgency, organization, and follow-through.
- Comfort working in a hands-on environment where leadership means being visible, responsive, and willing to jump in when needed.
- Hotel or resort property experience preferred.
- CMMS or work order system experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, but not required.