Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint - Banquets Assistant Manager OEM

Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint - Banquets Assistant Manager OEM Address 3600 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI, 48341

Job Description

Join our team as a Banquets Assistant Manager!

As Banquets Assistant Manager, you’re the behind-the-scenes maestro making every event sparkle! You keep the banquet department humming, balancing costs like a pro and delivering VIP-level guest service. From setting the stage to orchestrating service and cleanup, you’ve got it covered. Plus, you team up with the Banquets Manager to recruit, train, motivate, and cheer on your awesome banquet crew. Every event is a hit with you in charge!

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

• Guest Greeting Guru: Approach every guest and teammate with a friendly, service-first attitude, making each encounter memorable and uplifting. Your warm welcome sets the perfect tone for unforgettable events!
• Attendance All-Star: Show up reliably and ready to shine, meeting Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards—no matter the schedule. You’re there when the hotel needs you most, weekdays, weekends, or holidays!
• Style & Safety Standout: Keep personal appearance and grooming on point, always donning your uniform and name tag with pride. Plus, maintain required certifications like Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid so you’re prepared for anything!
• Hotel Harmony Hero: Adhere to Aimbridge policies and regulations to keep hotel operations smooth, safe, and efficient. You’re the detail-oriented dynamo making sure everything’s just right!
• Banquet Superpower Specialist: Prepare schedules and payroll, coordinate food and beverage needs, support setup and breakdown, train staff, keep accurate counts for plating, attend meetings, handle lost-and-found, maintain inventory, and more—your multitasking magic keeps every banquet a success!

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of hotel or related experience, plus supervisory background.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey ideas clearly under pressure.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and comfortable with financial data and basic math.
• Quick decision-maker who can evaluate options and solve problems efficiently in stressful situations.
• Effective listener who understands and responds to concerns from team members and guests.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Daily Pay
  ! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Newly Renovated Lobby, Meeting space and brand New Restaurant 'Woodward's'. Travelers will experience Comfort, convenience and contemporary style at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. Located right off of highway I-75, our hotel provides easy access to a plethora of dynamic destinations. Visitors can spend the day making memories at Auburn Hills, Detroit Zoo, M1 Concourse, Bloomfield Hills and Somerset Mall, or take care of business while enjoying convenience to Volkswagen, GM Powertrain and Chrysler Headquarters.

After adventures are done, guests can retreat to our upscale rooms and suites. They can lounge on our pillow top mattresses as their view their favorite shows on our new 50' flat-panel TVs. Satisfy cravings by ordering room service, or visit our newly-renovated Woodward's Restaurant and Lounge for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres.