Chief Engineer

NEW OPENING: YOTEL Kuala Lumpur - opening Q4 2026.

We are on the search for a passionate, dynamic and charismatic individual to join us at YOTEL Kuala Lumpur as Chief Engineer .

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge in a hands-on role. You’ll also need to live and breathe our values; be Creative by being playful and inspiring. Being Authentic by always being true to who we are, and by being Smart by delivering results in a clever and effective way.

YOTEL Kuala Lumpur

YOTEL Kuala Lumpur, our first hotel in Malaysia, will be situated in the capital’s Central Business District. Featuring 290 rooms, the hotel will showcase YOTEL’s latest features including the brand’s signature robotic concierge, motorised SmartBeds™, and fully integrated technologies for which YOTEL is known.

Guests will have access to the brand’s multi-functional dining and co-working space – a 24-hour fitness centre, a Grab + Go snack station, and meeting hubs that can be used to network and relax. Guests, visitors of the hotel and locals will also have access to a rooftop pool and bar offering views of the city skyline.

About the role

As the Chief Engineer for YOTEL Kuala Lumpur you will work closely with the General Manager of the hotel, and are responsible for providing a secure, comfortable, and safe environment for our guests and crew (what we call our team members).

The Chief Engineer will serve as a key member of the hotel senior management team and have a major part in the people culture.

More specifically, responsibilities will include the following:

• To manage the Engineering operations and provide the strategy and direction required to ensure that maintenance, asset management and that health and safety adheres to company and legal requirements.
• Take an active role in ensuring the safety of all guests and team members throughout the hotel.
• Maintain and put correct measures in place to ensure that the systems for the control of all Engineering tasks are in place.
• To review regularly the service provided by the Engineering department with the General Manager and Hotel management teams and implement relevant changes so that lessons are learnt.
• Ensure the hotel maintains the highest brand standard compliance and service delivery.

The skills we are looking for are:

• Previous experience in a managerial level role, preferably with 3-5 years as an Assistant Chief Engineer in a larger property or Chief Engineer of a similar size property
• Hotel opening experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Proven track record in leading and developing health & safety and preventative maintenance programmes.

About YOTEL

With 24 properties in sought-after locations globally, YOTEL is for people on the move. People who are experiencing, doing and achieving; Non-Stop. From buzzing cities to bustling airports YOTEL exists to challenge the status quo of the hospitality industry and deliver a different experience for guests through smart design, creative technology and awesome people. YOTEL is the pit stop for the Non-Stop.