The Food & Beverage Specialist supports service at Mercat by working as a server, runner, or busser. Duties may include welcoming guests, taking or delivering orders, carrying food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting the restaurant team during busy periods. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is helpful, although training may be provided. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Fluency in English is important; Dutch, Spanish, or Papiamento is advantageous.
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is a large beachfront resort located in Palm Beach, Aruba. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, and offers guest rooms, restaurants, bars, pools, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, and casino entertainment. The resort serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, creating a multicultural working environment. Its food-and-beverage operations include several dining venues, such as Mercat, where associates support daily restaurant service. Employees typically work within Marriott's service standards, emphasizing guest satisfaction, professionalism, teamwork, cleanliness, and responsible hospitality. Depending on the position, benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, employee discounts, and assistance with work-permit procedures. Compensation and benefits vary according to experience, contract terms, and applicable Aruban employment regulations.
Aruba offers many job opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, tourism, retail, transportation, watersports, and guest services. The island has a multicultural population, with Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish commonly spoken. Life is sunny, relaxed, and community-oriented, with beaches, outdoor activities, and a lively tourism industry, though housing and imported goods can be expensive. Employees should budget carefully and confirm whether accommodation, meals, transport, and health coverage are included in the employment package. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence authorization before starting work; entering as a tourist does not normally allow employment. Employers often guide successful candidates through the application process, but requirements, fees, medical checks, and processing times can vary. Applicants should obtain a written contract and verify permit arrangements before relocating.
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