From pension provision to parental leave, here is our employee benefits overview for Marriott in Ghana. You can also discover our main working language and our reference requirements, along with other useful job-hunting information. Remember that benefit packages will differ slightly across roles, so do ask your hiring contacts for more details on the package you can expect with a particular job. If you like what you read here and decide to apply to work for us in Ghana, we wish you the best of luck with your application!

Work Permits & Visas in Ghana

If you’re not from Ghana and are applying as an expatriate employee, our HR team may be able to support you with visas/work permits. Contact the hiring manager to find out more.

Accommodation in Ghana

As a staff member at one of our Ghana hotels, you may be eligible for hotel accommodation. Note that this is only available for single people living alone. We don’t provide a living allowance.

Ghana Language Requirements

A good working knowledge of English is very useful in hospitality in Ghana, but you won’t need to demonstrate advanced proficiency for our back-of-house positions. Check out the job description for details of any other required languages.

Employee Health Insurance in Ghana

Our Marriott associates based in Ghana all get some health cover with their work contract. Talk to us for more details about the type of health insurance we use.

Transport to Work in Ghana

We provide some transport to help our associates on early or late shifts to get to and from work. We also offer a transportation allowance.

Pension Provision For Associates in Ghana

We contribute to a pension for all of our associates. We also give out awards to celebrate staff milestones, starting at five years of service with Marriott.

Employee Discounts & Perks

Staff in Ghana, like their colleagues worldwide, can use our Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discounts, which give reductions on stays and meals across our range of hotels.

Service Charges & Tips in Ghana

Ghana employees can earn extra income through customer tips. Like in Nigeria, these are distributed between staff members in line with the hotel’s tips policy.

Bonuses For Associates in Ghana

Performance-related bonuses may be paid out to reward staff for their hard work.

Annual Leave in Ghana

Marriott employees in Ghana receive an allowance of leave each year (usually 18 days), which they can use for holidays or other trips.

Sick Leave Policy for Marriott Ghana

Our Ghana-based employees can use up to 15 working days of paid sick leave if they’re unwell. Staff may need to show a medical certificate.

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Marriott associates in Ghana can get 12 weeks of maternity leave on full pay. Paternity leave is five working days from the birth of the child, and can be taken for a maximum of three children. We don’t currently have an adoption leave policy.

Relocation Support to Ghana

Certain positions may qualify for a relocation package, which could include financial support or help to move belongings to the new location. Talk to us at the interview stage about whether this applies to your role.

Salary Payment

Our salaries are determined according to the job type and department. We provide a transportation allowance for our interns.

Pay For Night Shifts & Overtime

There isn’t a higher rate of pay for night hours, but some associates may be able to earn overtime if they work beyond their usual hours.

Reference Checks For Applicants in Ghana

Our hiring team will review references from a previous workplace or school before finalizing a job offer.

Medical Screening in Ghana

New employees are asked to attend a medical appointment before their first day of work with us.

On-Duty Meals

Hotel staff in Ghana can eat a free meal in our staff canteen on their working days.

Uniform Allowance Policy

We supply all the necessary work wear for our uniformed positions.

Ways of Working in Ghana

Our standard working arrangement in Ghana is 40 hours a week, or 160 hours over four weeks. We usually offer full-time year-long contracts that can be renewed. We don’t currently offer flexible or remote working at our hotels in Ghana.

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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.