Hotel Internship (Rolling Intake)

About Marriott International Australia

Marriott International is a renowned hospitality company that operates a global portfolio of hotels and resorts. With a commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences, Marriott offers a diverse range of brands to cater to various preferences and travel needs.

Your role

Marriott International provides internship opportunities in Food & Beverage and Front Office roles in Australia.

Build upon your classroom studies through Marriott's Hotel Internship Program opportunities. You will learn first-hand about a hotel's operations. The Hotel Internship Program allows you to truly experience the industry from the ground up, where the founders and many of the leaders began. You will get immersed in Marriott's culture and business and find your true calling in the travel industry. The internships are typically available in many different areas of the hotel. By gaining hands-on experience in the exciting world of hotel management, you'll be better prepared to pursue opportunities post-graduation. Here's to exploring, kickstarting your dream career, and joining Marriott on your journey. 

Training & development 

Marriott International is well-known for its commitment to employee training and development. Here are some of Marriott's employee training and development programs:

• Marriott Training Programs: Marriott offers a wide range of training programs designed to enhance employee skills and performance. These programs cover various areas, including customer service, leadership, technical skills, and safety training.
• Marriott Learning Network: Marriott has an internal learning platform called the "Marriott Learning Network." This platform provides access to a vast library of online courses and resources for employees to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Marriott encourages mentorship and coaching relationships between experienced employees and newcomers. This helps in knowledge transfer and career development.

Benefits

At Marriott International, you can grow in your career, work with teammates who feel like family, and help make the world a better place. Here are some of the benefits Marriott offers:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends 
• Be part of the Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month 
• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development, and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group 
• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program 
• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend 
• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity, and inclusiveness 

Career progression

Cross-training is encouraged within Marriott. Employees are often given opportunities to learn and work in different departments, allowing them to gain a broader understanding of the hotel industry. Marriott places a strong emphasis on developing leadership talent from within the organization. They have leadership development programs that help identify and nurture future leaders.

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Work-life balance

The foundation for their success depends on your well-being. So Marriott International made a commitment to make their workplace an environment where your emotional, physical, and financial needs matter. An environment where each one of its employees feels like a valued member of a team. A place where they are motivated to make a difference in their communities.

Culture & vibe

Since 1927, Marriott has valued diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to their core values and strategic business goals. Caring for people and putting their well-being above all else is in the Company’s DNA and Marriott International's most precious cultural inheritance. Marriott has identified three pillars of associate well-being: They all need to feel good about themselves, the workplace, and their company’s role in society.

About you

To be considered for an internship, you must be a current college or university student at the time of application. Other candidate profiles that they are seeking include:  

Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to foster relationships & work collaboratively 
• Motivated self-starter  
• Strong desire to learn   
• Passion for the hospitality industry  

Qualifications:

• University or Hotel School undergraduates specializing and studying in hospitality-related fields will be preferred for certain internship positions. 
• For more specialist disciplines, for example, those students pursuing business or similar related courses, consideration is also given to those related internship opportunities. 

How to apply

To apply, please state the following information clearly at the top of your CV: 

• The country you are applying for 
• The function you are applying for e.g. F&B/ Front Office 
• Your availability period e.g. July 2024 to Dec 2024 
• Language Proficiency other than English e.g. French (fluent) 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• marriott.com
• careers.marriott.com
• university.marriott.com