Want to find out what it’s like to work for us in Bahrain? From the languages we use to our sick leave allowance, here’s our Marriott guide covering minimum requirements for our hotel workers and general information about our company benefits, including access to our amazing Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discounts.
Some of the details and benefit allowances may vary across different teams and job types, but this list is a good start to uncovering a new career with Marriott in Bahrain. If you have queries about a particular job listing, get in touch with the local hiring team so we can answer them.
Work Permits & Visas in Bahrain
Like in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Bahrain welcomes workers of all nationalities and our hotel hiring teams can support new applicants if they need to organise a work visa to join our team.
Accommodation in Bahrain
We are able to offer some shared accommodation for our associates and some furnished apartment accommodation for our management roles if they require it. Different job grades are eligible for different levels of housing allowance.
Language Requirements in Bahrain
Our hotel employees in Bahrain are usually expected to have a good understanding of both English and Arabic to help them perform their day-to-day duties. The required level of written and spoken proficiency in each language will depend on what the job is.
Health Insurance in Bahrain
Our employees based in Bahrain get some standard health cover as part of their employment agreement with us.
Transport to Work in Bahrain
We support our associates who don’t live in our staff accommodation by giving them a transport allowance to get them to and from work.
Pension Provision for Associates in Bahrain
Marriott employees based in Bahrain can pay into a pension plan in line with the country’s labor laws.
Employee Discounts & Perks
Explore by Marriott Bonvoy is a discount scheme that’s open to all Marriott associates, wherever they live. It grants reductions on nights in our range of hotels, as well as discounted meals and drinks.
Service Charges & Tips in Bahrain
Tips are processed in line with local guidelines, and we have a fixed service charge payment each month for our associates in certain job roles.
Employee Bonuses in Bahrain
Some of our roles in Bahrain are eligible for bonus payments. Ask the hiring team if you need more details about our bonus plan.
Annual Leave
Our Marriott employees in Bahrain receive an annual leave allowance of 30 days, so they can reconnect with family and recharge their batteries.
Bahrain Sick Leave Policy
Our associates in Bahrain are eligible for paid leave if they are too unwell to work, as long as they provide a medical report to their manager. All associates have an allowance of 15 days on full pay and 20 days on half pay.
Maternity & Paternity Leave in Bahrain
Our Bahrain associates can get a maternity allowance of 60 days from the day their child is born. Paternity leave for fathers is one working day.
Relocation Support to Bahrain
For new employees who are relocating to Bahrain to join us, we will pay for the plane tickets from the country they are departing. Speak to us during the hiring process if you would like to know more about our relocation package.
Salary Payment & Overtime
At Marriott in Bahrain we follow the country’s local guidance on salaries. If an associate works extra hours, they can earn overtime.
Reference Checks For Applicants in Bahrain
We ask to see references for all new applicants in Bahrain. These can be from a previous company or educational body.
Medical Checks in Bahrain
New starters at Marriott need to have a health check before beginning work with us.
On-Duty Meals
Our hotel workers in Bahrain can get three meals a day in our staff canteen while working their shift.
Uniform Allowance Policy
Our uniformed staff are ambassadors for our brand, so we provide the uniforms for all guest-facing roles.
Ways of Working in Bahrain
In Bahrain, associates usually work on unlimited full-time contracts of 48 hours a week. We don’t offer part-time contracts, or remote or flexible working arrangements at the moment.
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Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
This aforementioned list provides a brief overview of benefits offered to eligible employees of Marriott International and participating subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions. Marriott may, in its sole discretion, enhance, modify, decrease, or terminate any benefit program or any terms and conditions at any time without advance notice. Marriott benefits do not apply to employees of businesses operated by independent franchisees.
