Our jobs in Portugal come with a series of benefits to support our employees in their working life. There are also certain criteria you’ll need to meet in order to get a Portugal-based role with us.

From uniform and meal provision to the languages you’ll need to give our guests the best possible experience, here’s our general guide to working for Marriott in Portugal. Bear in mind that conditions do sometimes differ across roles and locations.

Work Permits & Visas in Portugal

Just like in nearby Spain, you’ll need to show a European passport or another relevant work permit to show you have permission to work in Portugal.

Accommodation in Portugal

We may offer accommodation to some Marriott employees in Portugal, but this will depend on the type of job they do and the availability of accommodation in the area.

Portugal Language Requirements

The languages you’ll need in Portugal will depend on the property you’re working in and the specific duties of your role. A solid understanding of Portuguese and English is usually a good start for our Portuguese properties. If you’re working in a guest-facing role, you may need a certain level of proficiency to be offered the role.

Check out the job description for details about required languages.

Health Insurance For Employees in Portugal

Associates are not generally eligible for health insurance in Portugal, but it may come with some roles depending on the position and department.

Transport to Work in Portugal

Some Marriott hotels put on transport to get employees to work and back. In some remote locations, there may be private transportation during high season. You can find out more about this at the interview stage.

Pensions For Associates in Portugal

Eligible associates can pay into the local pension scheme in Portugal. Ask us at interview if you’d like more pension details.

Portugal Employee Discounts & Perks

All Marriott associates can use our Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discounts. Other discounts and perks vary from hotel to hotel. For example, some of our associates in Portugal also get discounts on fitness sessions or on goods in local shops.

Service Charges & Tips in Portugal

Some of our Portuguese hotels include service charges on their bills and our associates are eligible to earn customer tips.

Bonuses in Portugal

Some positions in Portugal may be included in the bonus scheme.

Annual Leave in Portugal

Marriott employees in Portugal can take annual leave days to relax and recharge. The number of days may differ depending on where you work and your position.

Sick Leave Policy for Marriott Portugal

We have a sick leave allowance to support our employees when they are not well enough to work. Ask a member of our hiring team for more details about this, as the conditions may be different across locations.

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Eligible associates in Portugal will be able to access a maternity or paternity leave allowance.

Relocation Support to Portugal

We may help with relocation support for particular roles, but we decide this on an individual basis. In general, if you’re moving for a role you’ll need to organise the move and cover any costs.

Pay For Night Shifts & Overtime

Overtime or extra pay for night work may be available for certain jobs.

Reference Checks For Portugal Applicants

When you apply to work for us in Portugal, we may ask for references from a previous employer or education institution.

Medical Screening

New associates in Portugal will need to do a routine medical check before starting work with Marriott.

On-Duty Meals For Associates in Portugal

We usually provide a free meal per shift for associates in our Portuguese hotels.

Portugal Uniform Allowance Policy

We generally supply uniforms for all operations associates. We may also provide uniforms for some admin or managerial positions, depending on the hotel.

Ways of Working in Portugal

Our associates in operations roles usually work shifts. Our admin staff generally work Monday to Friday, but some positions have weekend shifts.

Flexible & Remote Working

We don’t currently offer compressed hours or remote work, apart from some individual cases for administrative roles.

Full & Part-Time Working

Our full-time associates work 40 hours a week. We may also offer some part-time and seasonal opportunities.

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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.