Director of Facilities

About Carton House, a Fairmont managed hotel

We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House – a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland.

Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests.

We are currently recruiting a Director of Facilities  to join our Facilities team at Carton House.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and manage the facilities team.
• To oversee all facilities functions across the resort.
• Complies with and reinforces all statutory and legal requirements for fire, hygiene, health and safety, GDPR and employment legislation.
• Manages departmental Profit & Loss by controlling departmental expenses and by generating extra revenue.
• Plan and monitor repairs and preventative maintenance of guest rooms, public area, plant and all other areas of the hotel.
• Oversee the delivery of each project on time and within budget.
• Presenting to owners, capex budget, spend and ROI.
• To liase with external contractors.
• Maintain 5 star standards across all areas of the hotel.
• Control facilities cost and contracts.
• Manage staff performance and departmental structure.

Key Requirements: 

• Previous experience in a similar role in hotels.
• Strong experience in facilities/engineering management
• Technical Qualification, Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in a 7-day operational environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask many projects/initiatives at once and adhere to tight timelines

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world with Fairmont and Accor.
• Opportunity to join one of the most Iconic Luxury brand in the world Fairmont and work in a truly unique property Carton House.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training