Chef | Brezza (Marriott's Aruba Surf Club)

Role summary

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The Chef at Brezza is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining consistent presentation and flavor, supervising kitchen operations, and following food-safety and sanitation standards. Candidates are generally expected to have professional culinary experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, menu execution, portion control, and kitchen organization. Experience in a hotel, resort, or Italian and Mediterranean restaurant is advantageous. The role requires teamwork, creativity, reliable communication, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts is expected, along with a professional attitude and commitment to Marriott’s service and quality standards.

About the employer

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is a large beachfront resort located in Palm Beach, Aruba. It operates under the Marriott brand and offers hotel accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and casino entertainment. The property includes several dining venues, including Brezza, and serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests. As part of Marriott International’s global hospitality network, the resort emphasizes guest service, professional standards, teamwork, and employee development. Staff members work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, employee travel opportunities, and other conditions depending on the position and local employment agreement. The resort is one of Aruba’s prominent tourism employers and provides opportunities across culinary, rooms, guest services, engineering, recreation, finance, and management departments.

Working in Aruba

Aruba offers strong employment opportunities in hospitality, especially in hotels, restaurants, casinos, watersports, housekeeping, culinary services, and guest relations. The island has a diverse culture influenced by Dutch, Caribbean, Latin American, and international communities; English, Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamento are widely used. Life is relaxed and sunny, with beaches, snorkeling, diving, hiking, nightlife, and outdoor activities forming a major part of daily life. Housing can be expensive and limited near the main resort areas, so applicants should confirm accommodation and transport arrangements before accepting an offer. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence authorization, and should not begin employment before approval. Requirements vary by nationality and contract, so candidates should consult Aruba’s immigration authorities or their employer. Relocation planning should include medical insurance, banking, transportation, and the cost of living.