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Career and Development Opportunities at Starwood Hotels & Resorts


Starwood is not simply a large hotel company. In fact, Starwood has evolved into one of the most successful global branded hospitality companies in the business. Creativity, Innovation and Development are truly at the heart of Starwood’s teams across the globe, committed to re-imagining and re-inventing the hotel industry.


Starwood’s Six Sigma and Blue Ocean methodology provide the company with a competitive edge in developing and implementing new, global initiatives, allowing the delivery of products and services in ways that are different, better and special, providing customers with a truly unique experience, every time with every stay.


For many years the reputation of the hospitality industry has been perceived as an industry of low salaries, long working hours and limited advancement potential. Did you know that the hospitality industry offers international career opportunities, exposure to global cultures and participation in one of today’s most dynamic and fastest growing industries? Starwood’s future focuses on growth, expanding the company’s footprint across all regions and all of its nine unique brands. Talented individuals from various backgrounds and a range of industries have the opportunity to join Starwood on this very exciting path.


Recruiting and selecting the best talent is very critical as Starwood prepares to open a large amount of hotels over the next years. In order to facilitate attracting the right talent to the company, Starwood has implemented StarFinder, a global applicant tracking and recruitment system.


To view Starwood’s gobal employment opportunities, visit http://www.starwoodcareers.com


Commitment to people development and industry-leading training has opened doors to fast-track career planning and advancement. A variety of tools have been established to assist current and future associates on their development, whereby progression and enhancement are keys to Starwood’s success.


Starwood is built around people, who share the passion for creating a unique customer experience and is thus always interested in talented front-line staff to deliver bespoke services to its guests ranking from waiters and reception associates to Executive Committee members and General Managers. But it does not end there. Specialized teams on a Regional, Divisional and Corporate level are fundamental in optimizing the business and driving the company forward. Departments at these levels range from Acquisitions & Development, Legal, Sales and Marketing to Human Resources, Accounting and Finance and many more. They are responsible for creating and assisting in the execution of the exciting strategic direction Starwood is pursuing.


It would be great if Starwood could embark on this exciting new journey together with you.


Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 950 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotel is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the internationally renowned brands Westin®, Sheraton®, Four Points®, W Hotels®, Luxury Collection®, St Regis®, Le Méridien®, AloftSM


, and ElementSM . Starwood Hotels


also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership Inc, on of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.


For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com


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