We’ve assembled some useful information about benefits and eligibility criteria for anyone thinking of kickstarting their career with Marriott in Egypt.

This guide is designed to give you some general information about working in our Egyptian properties, but it’s important to note that terms can vary across departments and job types. If you’ve found a role that you think you’d be perfect for but you need more details, do contact a member of the relevant team.

Work Permits & Visas in Egypt

We welcome workers of various nationalities in Egypt. Non-Egyptians will need a work permit/employment visa to work here.

Accommodation in Egypt

Our hotels usually provide expatriate workers with either living quarters or an accommodation allowance. Our resort associates usually get housed in dedicated hotel compounds. Our city hotels may offer either accommodation or an accommodation allowance, depending on the job grade and type.

Egypt Language Requirements

A good command of English is key when you work for Marriott in Egypt. Our job descriptions will list any other necessary languages for each position.

Health Insurance in Egypt

All of our associate contracts in Egypt come with some health cover. You can find out more from the hiring team.

Transport to Work in Egypt

We may be able to provide some help with transport to work for some of our associate roles.

Pensions For Associates in Egypt

Local Egyptian associates can pay into a pension scheme, in line with local labour laws. Ask us if you’d like to know more about how pension payments work.

Employee Discounts & Perks

Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discounts are available to all associates, giving discounted rates on food and drink or room rates across our hotel range. Some of our Egypt-based associates can also get discounts on parking and leisure club memberships.

Service Charges & Tips in Egypt

Our associates can earn their on-duty share of tips and service charges.

Bonuses For Associates in Egypt

Specific role types in Egypt may be eligible for bonus payments.

Annual Leave in Egypt

Egypt-based Marriott employees are given an allowance of up to 21 days of annual leave.

Sick Leave in Egypt

Sick leave is available for staff in Egypt, and is decided according to the local labour laws.

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Eligible associates can use leave to welcome their new arrival to the family, as defined by local labour laws.

Relocation Support to Egypt

Relocation packages for new starters in Egypt may be allocated, but only for particular types of job. If this is available for the role you’re applying for, the hiring team can tell you more.

Salary Payment

Our salaries are decided in line with Egypt’s national minimum wage requirements.

Night Shift & Overtime Pay

Night shift and overtime rates may be relevant for certain types of work, and are dictated by local legislation.

Reference Checks in Egypt

As standard, we check educational or employment references before extending job offers in Egypt.

Medical Screening

We usually invite new starters in Egypt to do a medical check to make sure they are fit to work before their contract begins.

On-Duty Meals

Most of our hotels in Egypt provide free on-duty meals for associates.

Uniform Allowance Policy

Our uniforms are an important part of our customer brand, so we’ll supply your work wear if you are in a uniformed role.

Ways of Working in Egypt

Our standard Egyptian working contract is full time and fixed term, and the working day is usually 8 hours long with a one-hour break.

Flexible & Remote Working

We don’t generally provide flexible or remote working arrangements at Marriott hotels in Egypt.

Tahseen Egypt

Tahseen is our career accelerator program in Egypt. It was created to empower local young people to start a fulfilling career in hospitality. Participants get a combination of academic training (through Helwan University) and on-the-job training in Marriott hotels, with specialisms in culinary, room, and food and beverage operations. Graduates from the initiative come out with a recognised qualification and plenty of practical skills to set them off on the right foot for the future. Talk to us if you would like more information about Tahseen.

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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.