Head of Engineering
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Technical |
| Salary | GBP60000 - GBP65000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35685_1773219139 |
- Description
- Head of Engineering - F&B | Iconic Hotel Group | LondonZachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be supporting this iconic global collection of hotel, clubs, spas and restaurants in the appointment of a Head of Engineering to bring into their renowned London Hotel to head up the engineering function supporting the food and beverage arm of their extensive operation.
Engineering is the department that keeps everything working perfectly. This isn't always easy. Their building was never originally designed as a hotel, which makes the role both complex and endlessly interesting.
The Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of a seamless experience for members, guests and team members, every day.
As Head of Engineering (Food & Beverage), and reporting into the Engineering and Facilities Director you will:
* Lead all engineering activity across kitchens and food and beverage outlets, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal operational disruption
* Take ownership of preventative, reactive and emergency maintenance for all F&B assets, plant and systems
* Prioritise, plan and supervise engineering workloads and third-party contractors to ensure fast, effective resolution of issues
* Ensure statutory compliance across all kitchen operations, including gas safety certification, ductwork cleaning and asset testing
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records for all kitchen and F&B equipment, including condition, downtime and maintenance history
* Support operational teams by responding quickly to issues during service, understanding the pressures of live F&B environments
* Develop the engineering team's technical capability through training and hands-on leadership, increasing in-house repair capacity
* Work in close partnership with culinary and F&B leadership to anticipate issues and support future operational needs
* Plan a detailed 'replacement' schedule for equipment in each Kitchen with the Executive Chef, F&B Director and Director of Engineering and Facilities, obtain costs for replacing equipment in the Capex budget
About you:
* You'll bring strong experience managing engineering within a high-volume food and beverage environment, where downtime is not an option and service never stops.
* You'll be technically confident, highly organised and calm under pressure, with the ability to make fast, practical decisions that keep kitchens running safely and efficiently. You understand the commercial and operational realities of F&B and know how to work collaboratively with chefs and operators to support service delivery.
* You'll also be a capable people leader, developing your team's skills and confidence while setting clear expectations around standards, safety and accountability.
* This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends when necessary and accommodating the needs of the business.
What's on offer:
* Attractive basic salary dependent upon experience
* Private medical insurance from Vitality
* Every house membership at Soho House
* Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant, including monthly payday breakfast
* Learning and development programmes to support your long-term career progression
* Exclusive rates within the group for staying and dining, for you, your family and friends
* Wellbeing and health benefits including Reward Gateway and Stream, with access to gym, shopping and cinema discounts
* Your birthday off after one year of service, plus additional holiday with length of service
* Paid volunteer day
* Regular social events, including the annual pool party
* Employee assistance programme with 24/7 advice and support
* Reward and recognition initiatives
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