At Marriott,
We Believe
The foundation for our success depends on your wellbeing. So we made a commitment to make our workplace an environment where your emotional, physical and financial needs matter. An environment where each one of us feels like a valued member of a team. A place where we’re motivated to make a difference in our communities. We call it TakeCare.
Putting People First
To most, hospitality means welcoming and serving people as if you were welcoming them into your home. To us, it means starting with that warm invitation to our associates. Along with pursuing excellence, acting with integrity, embracing change, and serving our world, our founders, J.W. and Alice Marriott, believed in putting people first, and so do we.
Get To Know Us
We are all about building strength in the communities we call home. It’s your aspirations, your imagination that keeps us seeking new opportunities, benefits and directions. We are about your journey. You are what sets us apart from the rest.
In a business like ours, where the hospitality we provide is essential, we simply cannot succeed unless our people love their work.
Arne Sorenson President and CEO
Get Inspired,
Hear The Stories
At Marriott, we want our associates to be proud of the path their determination, imagination, and hard work has taken them. For some, it’s been quite a journey. But, don’t just take our word for it.
Cynthia H.
Director of Services
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Tampa, FL
Q: Share an inspiring and/or memorable time in your position. What made it so memorable?
A: I began my career with Marriott as a Housekeeper. My hard work and dedication was recognized and I rapidly advanced into management. I am currently a department head and treasure every moment that allows me to perform my duties with the sense of empowerment and support that is offered from our company’s leaders.
The team that I am fortunate enough to work with is an extension of my family. I achieved the JW Marriott Award of Excellence and was honored with a celebration in Washington. The excitement was indescribable. All the Hosts that worked at corporate came out of their offices and cheered as I walked the red carpet. Mr. Marriott himself draped my neck with medallion that I will forever treasure.
Q: How have you grown personally since you’ve been working at Marriott International?
A: I have grown as an individual and as a leader. I have always had very strong leaders to learn from. Our company is known for sharing and developing others. My leaders before me have taught me things that I pass to those I lead. I truly believe the strength of this company is its people and the reason is that its people are valued. We all have a voice.
Rosa T.
Front Desk Clerk
JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Lima, Peru
Q: What are you most passionate about? And, how does your job help you live you’re passion?
A: My passion and my life is my family (my mom and my little sister) and thanks to Marriott I am able to treat them with a great lunch, spa sessions or traveling around. In that way we have treasured moments together.
Q: How have you grown personally since you’ve been working at Marriott International?
A: Marriott teaches me every day to care about my community and I love the program “Spirit to serve” where we can volunteer at hospitals and give the kids a happy moment.
Georgios D.
Director of Operations
London Marriott Hotel Kensington, London England
Q: Share an inspiring and/or memorable time in your position. What made it so memorable?
A: The most inspiring moments in my position come when I make a positive impact in someone’s life. Whether is creating a memorable experience for a guest or supporting a team member and seeing them develop in to their next career move it gives me great sense of satisfaction. The journey is very inspiring and motivating.
Q: How have you grown personally since you’ve been working at Marriott International?
A: Working for Marriott the last 13 years I had the opportunity to travel with work as part of my career progression. I lived and worked in 2 countries, 5 cities and 8 different hotels where I developed long lasting friendships with people from all over the world and seen some amazing sights. The skills I have attained through the training I have been fortunate to participate in, are skills that I use in my personal life as well as business which makes it a win-win situation.
Q: How have you been encouraged to take care of each other as associates?
A: I have been actively involved numerous times either as participant or organizer in activities within the hotel that promote physical and emotional wellness. From reflexology, massage, meditating and yoga lessons to healthy eating. In general, creating an environment where the team is having fun at work whilst still making the job happen is a focus on our day to day operations.
I love how deeply Marriott supports healthy living. From the Take Care wellbeing program to leadership support, the company takes our health seriously.
SHAUNA O.
HR AND GENERAL ADMIN COORDINATOR, DELTA HOTELS, SAULT STE MARIE, ON
The most rewarding aspect of working for Marriott International is being a part of an organization that supports and gives back to its communities.
STACY L.
LOSS PREVENTION, GAYLORD RESORT, NASHVILLE, TN
My job has given me self-confidence over time, which can’t be taught. It only happens when someone believes in you.
Kulpreet K.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, SALES & MARKETING, ALOFT, BENGALURU, INDIA
Diversity &
Inclusion
We’ve created a welcoming, across-the-board multicultural environment from our associates to our partners through to our guests. We’ve worked hard to create this community, and we’re committed to keeping it that way.
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