Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden
Gonten
Director of Engineering (m/f/d)
- 29 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Gonten
Job summary
Discover a home for your career in our unique hotels. Join us for growth and a welcoming work environment.
Tasks
- Oversee the technical operations of our three hotels and facilities.
- Lead, develop, and plan the engineering team's deployment.
- Ensure smooth operations through maintenance and optimization of systems.
Skills
- Technical training with further education in building, electrical, or sanitation.
- Strong organizational and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
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About the job
OUR HOTELS - A HOME FOR YOUR CAREER
We are proud to manage a portfolio of unique hotels known for their hospitality, quality, and authentic atmosphere. Each of our establishments offers not only a special ambience for our guests but also outstanding professional opportunities for talented and dedicated professionals.
HUUS BÄREN 3*S
Our charming 3-star hotel with 18 rooms offers a cosy atmosphere where our guests feel at home. The Bärenstobe, our fine dining restaurant (45 seats), as well as the Taverne Bar (35 seats) and the Lehnerstobe (45 seats) for events invite you to culinary delights and special occasions.
HUUS LÖWEN 4*S
In this elegant 4-star hotel with 24 rooms, we pamper our guests with traditional Swiss cuisine in the Löwenstobe (50 seats) and create unforgettable experiences in the Löwensaal for events. The spacious outdoor area accommodates up to 80 guests and provides a perfect setting to enjoy.
HUUS QUELL 5*S
In 2025, we opened our luxurious 5-star hotel HUUS QUELL with 30 rooms and suites. Since then, our guests have enjoyed not only the unique Quell restaurant with a sharing concept but also an impressive wellness and treatment area of over 2,200 m² as well as the stylish Botanicum Bar.
- Overall responsibility for the technical operation of our three hotels as well as all building and operational technical systems
- Leadership, development, and deployment planning of the engineering team
- Ensuring smooth operation through maintenance, servicing, and optimisation of all technical facilities
- Planning, control, and supervision of repairs, investments, and technical projects
- Responsibility for budget planning, cost control, and resource management in the technical area
- Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, safety standards, and internal guidelines
- Coordination and management of external service providers and partners
- Continuous optimisation of technical processes and implementation of sustainable and energy-efficient solutions
- Close collaboration with all departments to ensure a first-class guest experience
- Completed technical training with further education or studies in building, electrical, sanitary, heating, or supply engineering
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in the technical field, ideally in the hotel industry
- Sound knowledge of building and facility technology as well as project and budget management
- Organised, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial personality with a hands-on mentality
- Very good German and English skills, additional languages are an advantage
- High sense of responsibility as well as strong leadership and communication skills