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Chief Engineer
Role summary
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The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all hotel facilities, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and building systems. Candidates are generally expected to hold an engineering degree or relevant technical qualification, with professional experience in hotel engineering, facilities management or a similar environment. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, local safety regulations, energy conservation and contractor supervision is required. The role also calls for leadership, budgeting, problem-solving and good communication skills. The successful candidate should be hands-on, organized and service-oriented, able to manage emergencies, lead the engineering team and maintain a comfortable, safe environment for guests and colleagues.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer files a work permit (Alien Employment Permit) after a local-first job notice, then a 9(g) visa; hotels get permits for specialists, not line staff.
Watch for: From 11 November 2026: job notice online, decision in 10 working days. Filing is online only, at the labour department's central office, since 2026.
Official source: Bureau of Immigration: Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not in city hotels; island resorts (Boracay, Siargao) may give shared staff quarters |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in the staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | All of it shared equally among staff except managers (by law); the amount varies by hotel |
| Contract | Probation up to 6 months (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays; 13th-month pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery Collection
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection is a luxury heritage hotel in Manila operated under MGallery, Accor’s collection of distinctive boutique and luxury properties. The hotel combines Filipino history and contemporary design, offering refined accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities and event spaces in a landmark setting. MGallery hotels are known for their individual character, local storytelling and personalized guest experiences rather than a standardized design. As part of Accor, the property benefits from an international hospitality network, established training programs, career mobility and global operating standards. Employees are expected to deliver warm Filipino hospitality while maintaining high standards in guest service, safety, sustainability and operational quality. The hotel’s location in Manila provides access to major business districts, cultural attractions, transport links and a broad local talent market.