Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our …
Skills: Technical Operations Management, Pre-opening Experience, Preventive Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, Budget Management
Seville, Andalusia, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: MICE Sales, Group Negotiation, Revenue Management, Pricing Strategy, Customer Relationship Management
Berlin, Germany · On-site
“Die Welt gehört Ihnen mit Meliá” Entdecken Sie bei Meliá einen Weg ohne Grenzen, auf dem Ihnen unzählige Möglichkeiten zur Weiterentwicklung und persönlichem Wachstum offenstehen. Tauchen Sie ein in eine Reise, die Sie …
Skills: MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Document Management, Organization
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Kitchen Management, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Resource Planning, Customer Orientation
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Kitchen Cleaning, Equipment Sanitization, Food Hygiene, Dishwashing, Kitchen Assistance
Valleseco, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Sports Programming, Wellness Coordination, Artistic Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Event Promotion
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in m…
Skills: Guest Service, Point of Sale (POS) Operation, Multitasking, Active Listening, Effective Communication
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our …
Skills: Sales Strategy, Luxury Hospitality Management, Pre-opening Experience, B2B Networking, MICE Sales
Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Team Leadership, Food Handling, Culinary Trends, Hotel Operations, Office Tools
Dresden, Saxony, Germany · On-site
$30k–$31k/yr
“Die Welt gehört Dir mit Meliá” Entdecke bei Meliá einen grenzenlosen Weg, auf dem dir unzählige Möglichkeiten zur Weiterentwicklung und persönlichem Wachstum offenstehen. Mach dich bereit für eine Reise, die dich durch …
Skills: Dishwashing, Kitchen Hygiene, Mise en Place, Inventory Control, Cleaning and Sanitation
Berlin, Germany · On-site
$30k–$31k/yr
“Die Welt gehört Ihnen mit Meliá” Entdecken Sie bei Meliá einen Weg ohne Grenzen, auf dem Ihnen unzählige Möglichkeiten zur Weiterentwicklung und persönlichem Wachstum offenstehen. Tauchen Sie ein in eine Reise, die Sie …
Skills: Housekeeping, Guest Relations, Quality Assurance, Turndown Service, Laundry Management
Brasília, Federal District, Brazil · On-site
“O mundo é seu com a Meliá” Descubra um caminho sem limites na Meliá, onde as oportunidades de crescimento e desenvolvimento são infinitas. Embarque em uma jornada que levará você a trabalhar em diversos países e a fazer…
Skills: Revenue Management, Pricing Strategies, Market Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our …
Skills: Human Resources Strategy, Luxury Hospitality, Pre-opening Management, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development
Milan, Lombardy, Italy · On-site
$23k–$24k/yr
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part…
Skills: Coffee Preparation, Cocktail Making, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Milan, Lombardy, Italy · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part…
Skills: Coffee Preparation, Cocktail Making, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Milan, Lombardy, Italy · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part…
Skills: Coffee Preparation, Cocktail Making, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Culinary Arts, Food Handling, HACCP Standards, Buffet Management, Food Safety
Đà Nẵng, Vietnam · On-site
“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part…
Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Budget Management, Energy Management, Water Consumption Optimization
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · On-site
“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá” Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte d…
Skills: Dish Preparation, Quality Control, Kitchen Organization, Food Safety, HACCP
Val-d'Oise, Ile-de-France, France · On-site
“Avec Meliá, le monde vous appartient” Rejoindre Meliá c'est comme embarquer pour un voyage sans frontières où les possibilités d’évoluer et de se former sont infinies. Savoir que le monde vous appartient et que vous pou…
Skills: Food Preparation, Plating, Hygiene and Safety Standards, Teamwork, Attention to Detail
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates • On-site
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Lead all engineering and technical operations from the pre-opening phase through to the launch of the luxury hotel. Oversee property commissioning, maintain asset quality, and manage technical budgets and sustainability performance.
Requires extensive experience as a Chief Engineer in luxury hotels with a proven track record in pre-openings and GCC experience. Must hold an engineering degree and be fluent in English.
“The world is yours with Meliá”
Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.
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Build the technical foundation of Dubai's most anticipated luxury hotel.
Gran Meliá is bringing its iconic Spanish luxury to one of the world's most dynamic destinations with the opening of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in 2027. Nestled on the shores of Jumeirah 1, this spectacular seafront hotel will feature 366 luxurious rooms and suites, exceptional dining concepts, and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline.
Both the Mediterranean and Dubai share a heritage defined by craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to creating extraordinary places. At Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah, these worlds come together to set a new benchmark in luxury hospitality—where timeless elegance is supported by engineering excellence behind every guest experience.
As we enter the pre-opening phase, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to ensure the successful delivery of one of Dubai's most anticipated luxury hotel openings.
As a strategic partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee, you will lead the hotel's engineering and technical operations from pre-opening through to launch and beyond. You will oversee the commissioning of the property, safeguard one of the city's most prestigious luxury assets, and build a high-performing engineering team committed to reliability, sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Every system, every detail, and every space will contribute to delivering the seamless, effortless experience that defines the Gran Meliá brand.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic engineering leader with proven luxury hospitality and pre-opening experience who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering excellence through precision, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership.
If you are ready to help build the operational foundation of a landmark destination and leave your mark on one of Dubai's most exciting luxury hotel openings, we would love to hear from you.
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Welcome to Meliá Hotels International! From Mallorca to the world, our story is an exciting journey that began more than six decades ago and has led us to become one of the largest hotel chains on the planet and the most sustainable in Europe (S&P Global). With more than 400 hotels across the world, our passion for hospitality drives us to deliver unique and memorable experiences through our nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Affiliated by Meliá. If you are looking for a place where your talent can shine and contribute to a more sustainable future, Meliá Hotels International is your destination. We are a family of more than 45,000 people, where every one of us is a VIP (Very Inspiring People) and we are proud to be a Top Employer in multiple countries. Being part of Meliá is to undertake a journey without borders, because the possibilities for development and learning are endless. Here, we enjoy a passionate and familiar environment, full of opportunities where inspiration will always be with you. Join us and feel like a true VIP!
Offices: C/Gremi Boters 24, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears 07009, ES · Durrës, AL · Tirana, AL · Aachen, DE · Bochum, DE
Welcome to Meliá Hotels International! From Mallorca to the world, our story is an exciting journey that began more than six decades ago and has led us to become one of the largest hotel chains on the planet and the most sustainable in Europe (S&P Global). With more than 400 hotels across the world, our passion for hospitality drives us to deliver unique and memorable experiences through our nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Affiliated by Meliá. If you are looking for a place where your talent can shine and contribute to a more sustainable future, Meliá Hotels International is your destination. We are a family of more than 45,000 people, where every one of us is a VIP (Very Inspiring People) and we are proud to be a Top Employer in multiple countries. Being part of Meliá is to undertake a journey without borders, because the possibilities for development and learning are endless. Here, we enjoy a passionate and familiar environment, full of opportunities where inspiration will always be with you. Join us and feel like a true VIP!
Offices: C/Gremi Boters 24, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears 07009, ES · Durrës, AL · Tirana, AL · Aachen, DE · Bochum, DE
