Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager -Location: 70 Stirling Terrace Albany 6330 -Company: Aspire Hospitality Group Pty Ltd (ZHost)

• Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About Aspire Hospitality Group (ZHost) Aspire Hospitality Group (ZHost) is the operational backbone of a forward-thinking network of hospitality brands, including:

Six Degrees Albany – Restaurant, bar, accommodation, and live music venue

Chanya Thai – Authentic Thai dining experience

Venice Albany – Italian restaurant and café We also integrate with digital services via Aspire Digital Group (Zinga, Alby Marketplace, Goldroom), positioning us at the intersection of hospitality, operations, and technology.

We are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead all aspects of facility management, operational engineering, maintenance strategy, and digital systems integration across our growing venue portfolio.

Role Overview As Engineering Manager, you will oversee the performance, maintenance, and innovation of our hospitality infrastructure. This includes the day-to-day engineering of venue operations, long-term facility upgrades, sustainability planning, and integration of smart systems, automation, and SOPs. You will work closely with venue managers, the ZHost executive team, and ADG digital developers to ensure our facilities operate safely, efficiently, and are future-ready.

Key Responsibilities Lead the maintenance and operational engineering strategy across all venues (Six Degrees, Chanya Thai, Venice Albany)

Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs, safety compliance, and contractor coordination

Oversee energy systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and commercial kitchen operations

Lead the development and implementation of SOPs for engineering workflows and venue operations

Collaborate with digital and hospitality teams on automation systems, app testing, and smart facility integration (e.g., sensor monitoring, asset tracking)

Monitor and optimize operational energy usage, building sustainability initiatives

Maintain documentation on venue assets, work orders, warranties, and compliance reporting

Support future expansion planning and venue fit-outs, including vendor/supplier procurement and design input

Liaise with local councils and regulatory bodies regarding compliance and upgrades

Ideal Candidate 5+ years’ experience in engineering management or technical facilities management, ideally within hospitality, retail, or accommodation

Experience overseeing building services, commercial kitchen equipment, and contractor teams

Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, WHS compliance, and operational SOPs

Familiarity with smart systems, IoT integration, building automation, or app-based monitoring systems

Proficiency with CMMS tools, asset tracking software, or cloud-based engineering platforms

Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Project management experience with renovations, upgrades, or new site development is highly desirable

What We Offer The opportunity to lead and shape the engineering strategy of multi-venue operations

A collaborative team across hospitality, technology, and finance

Autonomy to implement smart and sustainable engineering practices

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Career growth within a group expanding into new locations

Discounts and perks across all ZHost venues and digital platforms

How to Apply Send your resume and a short cover letter to: