History of Marriott Hotels

Founded back in 1927, you can find the headquarters today located in Bethesda, Maryland.  With over 3,000 properties Worldwide, you can find them in more than 60 countries.  They employ over 150,000 employees, and do close to 14 billion in revenue on an annual basis.  While many of their hotels are based on full service lodging, you can find timeshares, as well as extended stay hotel chains within the company.

Job Description / Average Wage

Front Desk Associate: You will be in charge of running the front desk.  You will answer the phone, take reservations, as well as assist the guests as they arrive in the hotel.  You will give them the keys, as well as show them around the hotel on where their room is.  You will also answer any questions that they may have.  The average wage is anywhere from $8 to $12 a hour.

Sales Manager: Your duties will include assisting the hotel associates, as well as keeping in tact with your business customers that come to the hotel.  Your duties are to include calling out to businesses, meeting up with them, as well as offer specials, and more.  You will work on a incentive / commission basis.  The average wage is $33,000+ a year.

Maid / Janitor: You will clean the hotel rooms on a daily basis.  You will restock the bathroom supplies, as well as make sure that the hotel rooms are cleaned to expectations.  You will also clean the lobby, as well as help around in the laundry room, when the time is needed.  The average wage is $8 a hour.

Wait Staff:  Depending on the Marriott location, some are going to have restaurants while others won’t.  If you’re going to work at a location with a restaurant, the wait staff will be responsible for taking orders, making sure that the guests are happy with their orders as well as bringing out their orders.  You’ll assist with cleaning up the restaurant area.  The average wage starts at $3+ per hour plus tips.

Other positions: Kitchen, Supervisor

Benefits

  • Medical package plan that includes medical, vision and more.
  • Paid time off that includes vacation, personal time, and more.
  • Retirement package that includes 401k
  • Disability and more…

How to apply

You can apply for a job at your local hotel, where you can request an application.  You can also look for job openings online.  If you want to apply for a job online, you can visit this link.