Chief Carpenter

Company Description

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a world-renowned luxury hospitality brand, known for timeless elegance, legendary service, and unforgettable guest experiences. Each Raffles hotel is more than a destination — it is a story waiting to be discovered.

At Raffles Istanbul, modern luxury meets the rich spirit of a city where continents connect. With effortless grace, contemporary design blends with traditional elegance, creating a unique sense of place that mirrors Istanbul’s vibrant energy and deep history.Perched above the Bosphorus, within the heart of Zorlu Center — Istanbul’s hub for art, fashion, and gastronomy — Raffles Istanbul offers sweeping views from the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, embracing the shimmering waters and three iconic bridges between Europe and Asia. Here, every moment is transformed into an extraordinary memory, shaped by genuine warmth, sophistication, and heart.

Joining Raffles means joining a brand with a rich history, a prestigious reputation, and limitless opportunities for growth. You will be part of a global family where your talents are recognized, your individuality celebrated, and your career supported. Discover your potential and craft a rewarding future with Raffles.

At Raffles, this journey is guided by a clear philosophy:

• Start with Respect — Respect creates a foundation for positive relationships.
• Belonging follows — When people feel respected, they are more likely to feel they belong.
• This leads to Integrity — A sense of belonging inspires trust and a deep commitment to doing what’s right.
• Empowerment then becomes possible — With trust and integrity in place, people feel empowered to make decisions and take action.
• Finally, this journey brings us to Excellence — Empowerment fosters the motivation and confidence needed to achieve our highest standards.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Chief Carpenter with a passion for luxury hospitality and exceptional service, with expertise in wood finishing, polishing, and furniture restoration being highly preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of carpentry maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring all woodwork throughout the hotel is maintained to the highest quality standards. A detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong teamwork and communication skills, committed to safety, excellence, and delivering exceptional workmanship, will be a valuable addition to our team.

Qualifications

• Passion for luxury hospitality and exceptional service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to work as part of a diverse, dynamic team
• Previous experience in a luxury hotel environment is an asset
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Must have a full working knowledge of all the hotel’s woodwork  systems.
• Implement the trouble reporting system effectively.
• Implement the planned preventive maintenance system.
• Keep the engineering department logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Execute the work order / request system properly.
• Patrol and inspect all areas of the hotel on a regular basis.
• Keep the work area clean, neat and organized.
• Operation and maintenance of all the doors, locks, hinches systems in the hotel.
• Maintain all the wooden furniture in the hotel, including removable ones repair and replacement.
• Maintain all wood work  in the hotel except when the service of an outside contractor is required.
• Perform fault analysis, installation or dismounting of all the door closure units in the hotel.
• Perform all the carpentry maintenance work in the guest rooms or public areas.
• Accompany the workers of the outside contractors.
• Assist in the carrying of materials and equipment required for the fulfillment of engineering department duties.
• Follow all safety rules while performing his job and report all the accidents.
• Abide by the hotel rules, procedures and standards while doing his job.
• Request the required materials, tools and equipment in due time in order to be able to perform his duties.

Additional Information

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Zorlu Yapı Yatırım Anonim Şirketi Zorlu Center Otelcilik Şubesi, located at Levazım Mah. Vadi Cad. Zorlu Center No:2 İç Kapı No: 170 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, acting as a data controller (the "Company" / "Zorlu"), places the utmost importance on the protection of your personal data.

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