Requirements: English
Company: Minor Hotels
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
ABOUT US
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 540 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas.
As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of todays global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli.
As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Europe and the Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is aimed to be part of the development team, belonging to the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Department, in charge of providing technical support and strategical consultancy to the company in relation to its expansion needs
You will be involved in early stages of Real Estate and architectural projects in hospitality across Europe and America, collaborating with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, while contributing to a key strategical area.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Analysis and preliminary functional drafts of architectural hotel projects, reporting internally and to Assets and Expansion and Operations departments
- Provide strategical consultancy in the early stages of hospitality projects
- Provide support for refurbishment and rebranding cost estimations
- Technical due diligence of existing assets
- Provide support for technical clauses negotiation in hospitality contracts
- Coordinate technical tasks and needs with other departments inside Minor Hotels Europe and Americas.
EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years working experience is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in architecture
- Fluency in English and Spanish, Italian is desirable, other languages are valuable.
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (Microsoft Office, Autocad, Acrobat professional, other software as Revit or any other BIM program, Photoshop, etc is valuable)
- Hospitality sector knowledge, experience in other hotel chains or architecture offices developing hospitality projects is desired.
- Knowledge in urban regulation / planning processes.
- Real estate development knowledge / experience.
- Be accustomed to work with technical regulations
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Results driven and focus on detail
- Excellent management and organizational skills
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in high performance international and cross departmental teams.
- Communication and leadership skills are required.
- High analytical capacity and ability to deal with several simultaneous projects, spot and resolve problems efficiently.
- Able to work under pressure and with short deadlines.
- Design & Management abilities
- Willing to travel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A strong and appreciative team spirit
- Own tasks and responsibilities oriented to professional development
- The opportunity to work in an international company with a presence on all continents and one of the main hotel chains around the world.
- A position based in Madrid (Santa Engracia, 120) at MINOR Europe & Americas Regional Office.
- Will report internally in the area to Development technical director
At the moment, hybrid working model (3 days at office 2 days at home).
TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Join a global hospitality group and unlock endless opportunities for growth and success in an international environment. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits for being part of our Company:
- Development opportunities and training programs. We offer a range of learning resources and platforms to help you develop your skills and knowledge in different professional areas and languages. You can also enjoy internal mobility opportunities within our global hospitality group, exploring new challenges and cultures in different locations and brands.
- Be Worldwide. As well as enjoying our hotels as a guest, you will also be able to experience different cultures and learn from diverse teams in a company where more than 150 nationalities