Administrative Assistant | Kitchen (Aruba Marriott Resort)

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant supports the Kitchen department with clerical and operational tasks, including preparing documents, organizing schedules, maintaining records, processing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and assisting with purchasing or inventory administration. Candidates should have strong organization, communication, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to handle confidential information accurately. Hospitality or administrative experience is preferred, while kitchen knowledge is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to be dependable, detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable working in a busy resort environment. Flexibility, teamwork, discretion, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests are important. Fluency in English is generally required; Dutch, Spanish, or Papiamento may be beneficial in Aruba.

Company Info

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is a large beachfront resort located in Palm Beach, Aruba. It forms part of Marriott International, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, and offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and the Stellaris Casino. The resort serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, creating a multicultural and service-focused workplace. Employees typically work alongside colleagues from Aruba and many other countries, with opportunities across food and beverage, culinary operations, housekeeping, guest services, events, administration, and management. Marriott is known for structured operating standards, professional training, employee benefits, and internal career development. In this role, the administrative assistant would help the kitchen leadership team stay organized and support efficient daily culinary operations within a high-volume resort setting.

Destination Guide

Aruba offers employment opportunities in tourism, hotels, restaurants, casinos, retail, watersports, transportation, healthcare, construction, and professional services. The island has a warm, multicultural atmosphere, with Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish commonly heard. Life is relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with beaches, snorkeling, diving, sailing, desert landscapes, and year-round sunshine. Housing can be expensive and limited, particularly near Palm Beach and Oranjestad, so applicants should confirm accommodation and transport arrangements before relocating. Foreign nationals generally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and residence permits before starting employment; requirements vary by nationality and contract, so official guidance from Aruba's immigration authorities should be obtained. Salaries may be quoted in Aruban florins, and benefits such as meals, transport, housing assistance, insurance, or service charges vary by employer. A valid passport, medical documentation, background checks, and a signed employment contract may be required.