Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: 70 Stirling Terrace Albany ****
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.
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
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