Want to work for us in Turkey? Get informed with our mini guide to benefits and other super-useful information for new joiners. From annual leave to overtime rates, you’ll get a good idea of what to expect. Terms can vary for different job contracts, but this is a helpful general guide to working life at our Turkish Marriott properties. Got a question about a position? Our hiring team will be glad to answer it.
Work Permits & Visas in Turkey
People of most nationalities can work in Turkey, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and have the relevant work permits and visas. You can find out more on Turkey’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security site. Alternatively, you can bring any questions to your interview with us.
Accommodation in Turkey
Associates working in our resort hotels in Turkey may be able to get seasonal accommodation, but we don’t provide this in our city-based hotels.
Turkey Language Requirements
To work for us in Turkey, you will need a good knowledge of Turkish. A good level of spoken and written English is also recommended for management roles and more senior positions.
Employee Health Insurance in Turkey
Like our workers in Romania, staff in Turkey are enrolled in health insurance through the public healthcare system. Some roles may also come with private health insurance. Talk to our friendly hiring team for more details.
Transport to Work in Turkey
Certain hotels may provide transportation or a transport allowance to help staff travel to work, but it depends on the hotel’s specific policy.
Pensions & End of Service Payments in Turkey
Associates in Turkey are auto-enrolled into a pension system and make contributions from their salary payments. The Turkish government also contributes to this. Some staff may also be eligible for an end of service payment.
Employee Discounts & Perks
The Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discount is open to all of our associates, offering room rate reductions in our hotels, as well as discounted food and drink.
Service Charges & Tips in Turkey
Our associates are generally eligible to earn tips during their shifts, and they may be required to declare these as part of their earnings. Some hotels also have a policy for distributing service charges, which are taxable.
Annual Leave in Turkey
Annual leave is calculated based on how long the associate has worked for us.
- 1 to 5 years of service: at least 14 days
- More than 5 but less than 15 years of service: at least 20 days
- 15 years of service and above: at least 26 days
Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Policies
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Maternity leave in Turkey is 16 weeks: up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery date and up to 8 weeks afterwards (associates can choose to take three weeks of leave before delivery and the rest of the allowance afterwards). Associates carrying more than one baby are entitled to 18 weeks of maternity leave. After the official maternity leave is over, mothers can choose to take a further six months of unpaid leave if they want to. Their job will be protected during this time and they will also receive some maternity benefit through social security.
Paternity leave is five paid days following the birth of the child.
Adoption Leave
Associates adopting a child aged under three years old can apply for 8 weeks of adoption leave, and they also have the option of taking six months of unpaid leave from work, during which they can receive some social security benefits.
Relocation Support to Turkey
We don’t offer relocation packages for employees moving to Turkey.
Salary Payment
Employees get paid monthly in line with Turkey’s minimum wage rules. Our interns receive a stipend.
Pay For Night Shifts & Overtime
Some associates may be able to earn more per hour for night-shift work. Overtime hours are usually paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, unless the associate prefers to be compensated in time off at a later date instead. According to Turkish law, work carried out on public holidays is eligible for double pay.
Reference Checks For Applicants in Turkey
Reference checks are not mandatory, but we may request references from previous workplaces or educational settings before confirming a job offer in Turkey.
Medical Screening in Turkey
New starters will need to have a medical check before starting work with us at Marriott in Turkey.
On-Duty Meals
We provide free on-duty meals for our hotel associates in Turkey.
Uniform Allowance Policy
Our uniforms are an important part of the Marriott guest experience, so if you’ve been hired for a uniformed position, we’ll make sure you have all your work clothes provided ahead of day one.
Ways of Working in Turkey
Our standard working week in Turkey is 45 hours long. We offer both full and part-time contracts.
Flexible & Remote Working
There may be opportunities for some flexible or remote working setups, depending on the job role, department and the needs of the team.
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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.
