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Cook

Barbados Tamarind Barbados An Autograph Collection All Incl Resort Estimated salary: BBD 2,000–3,000 per month
Role summary

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The Cook prepares and presents high-quality meals according to recipes, portion standards, and Marriott food-safety requirements. Duties may include ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, maintaining clean workstations, checking food quality, storing supplies correctly, and supporting smooth kitchen operations. Candidates should have practical kitchen or culinary experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, hygiene and sanitation standards, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. A culinary qualification is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, physical stamina, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a busy all-inclusive resort environment.

About the employer

Tamarind Barbados, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, is an upscale beachfront all-inclusive resort on the island’s west coast. The property combines Caribbean character with personalized hospitality, offering guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, leisure facilities, spa services, and activities for vacationers. As a Marriott-managed or affiliated property, it is expected to follow international standards for guest service, food safety, workplace conduct, and operational quality while maintaining a distinct local identity. Resort employees work in a multicultural, guest-focused environment and may benefit from training, career development, and opportunities across Marriott’s global hotel network. Tamarind’s operation depends on close cooperation between culinary, service, housekeeping, recreation, and support teams to deliver a relaxed and polished all-inclusive experience.

What the job usually comes with in Barbados

Usual for Barbados, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingRarely; specialists may get it
MealsDuty meals
FlightsSpecialists only
Service charge10%, shared by points under the union agreement
ContractUp to 3 years
Leave3 weeks
Income tax0% to BBD 25,000, then 11.5% and 27.5%, plus about 11% social

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Barbados?

How it works: Strict local-first test; nationals of Belize, Dominica and St Vincent need no permit since October 2025.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Barbados Immigration Department: work permits. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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