Marriott jobs span more than 30 hotel brands, from Courtyard and Residence Inn to Sheraton, Westin, JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton. In 2026 Marriott is hiring for hotel roles such as housekeeping, front desk, food and beverage, culinary and engineering, and at the end of 2025 it employed about 115,000 associates in the U.S.
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That U.S. figure covers people employed by Marriott at hotels, customer care centers and offices. It does not include staff at franchised hotels, who work for independent franchisees or their management companies, according to Marriott’s annual report. Marriott had 9,805 properties worldwide at the end of 2025, including 2,017 company-operated ones.
Marriott posts openings on its official careers site, and you can filter the search to U.S. locations. Use the button below to see Marriott jobs in the United States and apply directly.
Why people want to work at Marriott
The best-known perk is travel. Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy, associates get special room rates and food and beverage discounts across Marriott’s brands and more than 9,500 properties, and after 25 years of service they can join the Quarter Century Club for complimentary hotel rooms.
Marriott also trains people across roles. Its annual report describes an integrated jobs program at many hotels that cross-trains associates, giving them more flexibility and more engaging roles.
Most common Marriott hotel jobs
Hotel jobs fall into a handful of job families. Several examples in the table are titles posted on the Marriott careers site for U.S. hotels on October 18, 2026.
| Job family | Example postings | Where the work happens |
|---|---|---|
| Housekeeping | AM Housekeeping Attendant | Guest rooms and public areas |
| Food and beverage | AM Bistro Attendant, runner | Restaurants, bars and in-room dining |
| Culinary | Cook, steward | Hotel kitchens |
| Guest experience | Front desk and guest services roles | Lobby and guest areas |
| Engineering | Maintenance and engineering roles | Building systems and repairs |
| Loss prevention | 1st and 2nd Shift Loss Prevention Officer | Hotel security |
| Finance and sales | Accounting Clerk, Account Director | Hotel offices and above-property teams |
Marriott brands by segment
| Segment | Brands listed on the careers site |
|---|---|
| Luxury | The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, EDITION, The Luxury Collection |
| Premium | Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, Delta Hotels, Gaylord |
| Select | Courtyard, Four Points, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield, AC Hotels, Aloft, Moxy |
| Longer stays | Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Element |
| Midscale | City Express, Four Points Express, StudioRes |
What Marriott looks for in applicants
Each posting lists the schedule, physical demands and any certifications needed. Hotels operate every day of the year, so many hotel jobs include early mornings, evenings, weekends or holidays.
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Marriott’s hiring blog advises making sure your background matches the role you choose. It also suggests that your resume and application highlight those qualifications, even when your experience comes from a different title or a personal interest.
How to apply for Marriott jobs step by step
- Go to the Marriott careers site and search by keyword and location, using the United States filter.
- Open a posting and check the brand, the hotel and the employer named in the listing.
- Click apply and complete the application for that specific position.
- Submit it, and a Marriott recruiter reviews it for that role.
- Apply to more than one role if several fit your experience.
- Join the talent community to get email alerts for new openings that match your preferences.
Depending on your location, an AI recruiting assistant called Olivia may appear on the careers site. Marriott says Olivia helps coordinate interviews, answers questions and shares information.
Marriott hiring process and interview
Marriott’s hiring process article, dated October 9, 2026, describes the process in stages. The details differ by region, property and job function.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Application review | A recruiter reviews your application for the role |
| Phone screen | An initial conversation about the role and your experience |
| Interviews | One or more, by phone, video or in person, using the STAR technique |
| Assessment | Used for some roles, during the application or between interviews |
| Final review | The hiring manager and team decide whether to make an offer |
Marriott benefits for U.S. associates
Benefits vary by employment status and location, and they apply to eligible associates. For U.S.-based associates, Marriott lists the following:
- A choice of medical plans, with free preventive care and free or low-cost telemedicine
- Dental coverage, including orthodontia for children and adults
- Vision coverage with free yearly eye exams in network
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Paid leave for vacation, sick time and holidays
- Explore by Marriott Bonvoy hotel and dining discounts
Marriott pay: what to know
Marriott does not publish a company-wide hourly rate for hotel jobs. Pay depends on the hotel, the city, the role and, at some properties, a union contract; about 19,000 of Marriott’s U.S. associates belong to labor unions.
At franchised hotels, the owner or management company sets pay and benefits, not Marriott. Read the employer named in the posting and confirm pay and benefits before you accept an offer.
Where Marriott is hiring
Marriott-branded hotels are spread across the country, and openings follow the hotels. U.S. postings on October 18, 2026 included jobs in Nashville, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Brooklyn, Charlottesville and resort areas such as Snowmass Village, Colorado.
Corporate roles are based at the headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and in above-property offices. Hotel jobs are on site at the property, so search by the city where you want to work.
Resume and interview tips for Marriott applicants
Learn about the brand and the hotel you are applying to, since a JW Marriott and a Residence Inn serve guests very differently. Larger full-service hotels have restaurants, banquets and more departments, while select-service and extended-stay hotels run with smaller teams. Marriott recruiters also suggest preparing your own questions for the end of the interview.
Practice answers with the STAR method: situation, task, action and result. After the interview, a short thank-you email within 24 hours is a step a Marriott executive recruiter recommends.
Common mistakes when applying to Marriott
A common mistake is sending the same generic resume to every role. Tailor it so the skills that matter for that job, such as guest service or cleaning standards, are easy to see.
Another is not checking who the employer is. At a franchised Marriott-branded hotel, the job is with the owner or management company, which handles pay, scheduling and benefits.
How to spot fake Marriott job offers
Marriott’s official hiring runs through its careers site, its talent acquisition team and, in some locations, the Olivia assistant on that site. Be cautious with job offers that arrive by text or social media for a role you never applied for.
Never pay to apply, to book an interview or to receive a uniform, and do not share bank details before you have a real offer. If an offer looks odd, find the same posting on the Marriott careers site before replying.
Marriott jobs: frequently asked questions
How many people does Marriott employ in the U.S.?
About 115,000 associates employed by Marriott were located in the U.S. at the end of 2025. Staff at franchised hotels are not included in that number.
What is the Marriott interview process like?
It usually starts with a phone screen, followed by one or more interviews using the STAR technique. Some roles also include an assessment.
Do Marriott employees get hotel discounts?
Yes. Explore by Marriott Bonvoy gives associates special room rates and food and beverage discounts at participating properties.
What should I wear to a Marriott interview?
Marriott suggests smart casual as a safe choice. Aim for a tidy outfit you feel comfortable in.
How much do Marriott hotel jobs pay?
There is no single company-wide rate. Pay depends on the hotel, the role, the city and, in some cases, a union contract.
Who is Olivia on the Marriott careers site?
Olivia is Marriott’s AI recruiting assistant. Depending on your location, it may help schedule interviews and answer questions.
Sources
- Marriott Careers: U.S. job search
- Marriott: Job application and hiring process (October 9, 2026)
- Marriott: Employee benefits and perks (April 30, 2026)
- Marriott International Form 10-K for 2025
