Comprising of The First Group’s award-winning hotels and restaurants, The First Collection is an innovative lifestyle brand offering exciting hospitality services and unforgettable dining experiences.
The First Collection’s portfolio of five operational hotels are renowned for their world-class service and cutting-edge amenities designed to ease guests into their stay. The First Collection at JVC opened in September 2021 and is the first branded and managed hotel under the group. Grand Heights Hotel Apartments, offers comfortable studios and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of the city, and is owned and managed by The First Collection. Bringing to the market a range of franchised properties, the group also manages TRYP by Wyndham Dubai and Wyndham Dubai Marina, which are franchises of the Wyndham Group. While Citadines Metro Central Dubai, offers hotel apartments in a prime location and is a franchise of The Ascott Limited.
The First Collection’s restaurants offer exceptional and original dining experiences that focus on creating unique lifestyle-driven dining concepts with a strong emphasis on quality and affordability. The rapidly growing portfolio of restaurants, cafes and bars features a dynamic mix of homegrown brands and recognised International franchises, including MasterChef, the TV Experience – the world’s first restaurant based on the global TV phenomenon. With an emphasis on social dining, this exciting restaurant portfolio is helping establish the collection of upscale and upper midscale hotels among Dubai’s hottest gastronomic and lifestyle destinations.
With ambitious growth plans in the years ahead , The First Collection will be opening numerous upper scale hotels and a series of dining concepts throughout Dubai.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and supervise a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and motivation.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of projects.
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.
Oversee the daily operations of the engineering department, ensuring optimal functionality of all systems and equipment.- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and services.
Infrastructure Maintenance:
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments of the facility's infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and potential issues.
- Develop and execute maintenance schedules, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards in all engineering activities.
- Collaborate with other departments to address guest requests, concerns, and maintenance-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Strive to exceed guest expectations by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment.
- Assist in the development and management of the engineering department's budget.
- Optimize resource allocation and utilization, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience as an Engineering Supervisor or a similar role within the hospitality industry. - Strong technical knowledge and expertise in building systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Sound understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
