Steward

Job Description

The Steward supports the kitchen and food-and-beverage operations by washing cookware, utensils, dishes, and equipment; maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas; handling waste correctly; replenishing supplies; and following hygiene, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced resort environment. Previous stewarding, cleaning, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and a professional attitude when supporting chefs and service teams. Candidates must be willing to work on a remote island and follow Marriott grooming, service, and operational procedures.

Company Info

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort located in the Shaviyani Atoll of the Maldives, operated under Marriott International’s JW Marriott brand. The resort offers upscale accommodation, private villas, restaurants, bars, spa facilities, recreational activities, and personalized guest services. Its operation depends on a large, multicultural team working across hospitality, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, wellness, and guest relations. JW Marriott properties emphasize refined service, attention to detail, wellbeing, responsible luxury, and professional development. Employees typically receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, uniforms, training, and access to Marriott’s international career opportunities, although exact terms depend on the employment contract. Working at the resort involves living in a remote island community and supporting guests from around the world in a high-standard, service-focused environment.

Destination Guide

The Maldives offers hospitality employment in resorts, hotels, restaurants, diving centers, spas, engineering, housekeeping, and food and beverage. Resort life is multicultural and generally centered on work, shared staff facilities, water activities, and close-knit communities. Local Maldivian culture is strongly influenced by Islam, so modest dress and respect for religious customs are important, especially on inhabited islands. Resorts usually provide accommodation, meals, uniforms, transport between islands, and sometimes medical or travel benefits. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Approval and work permit; the employer generally handles the application and related immigration procedures. A valid passport, medical checks, police clearance, and authenticated documents may be required. Before accepting a position, confirm salary, service charge, contract length, leave, flights, insurance, and accommodation details. Remote-island employment can involve limited shopping and personal space, but it offers valuable international hospitality experience and a distinctive tropical lifestyle.