80-302 Cage Cashier

Ute Mountain Casino; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ute Mountain Casino is seeking a Cage Cashier to accurately process monetary transactions, maintain cash drawers, and uphold strict gaming regulations. The role emphasizes exceptional guest service, collaboration with departments, and vigilant asset protection on site in Towaoc, CO.

The Cage Cashier will engage with guests, ensure accurate settlements, monitor equipment, and adhere to safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Guest service excellence
• Comprehensive game knowledge
• Regulatory compliance and integrity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Teamwork and communication
• Safety and security awareness
• Reliability and flexibility
• Professional development
• Effective broad communication
• Work environment

Responsibilities

• Transaction Processing: Conduct accurate and efficient guest and internal monetary transactions, ensuring strict compliance with internal controls and gaming regulations.
• Guest Service: Provide exceptional service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and creating positive guest interactions.
• Cash Management: Maintain balanced cash drawers by verifying funds, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Security & Compliance: Adhere to all gaming regulations, internal controls, and security protocols to safeguard financial assets and sensitive information.
• Department Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth financial transactions and seamless casino operations.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize and maintain cash-handling equipment efficiently, reporting any malfunctions to prevent service interruptions.
• Professionalism & Development: Maintain a professional appearance, stay updated on policies and promotions, and participate in ongoing training to enhance job performance.

Job description

Job Details

Cage Cashier is responsible for executing financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency while ensuring compliance with all gaming regulations and internal controls. This role delivers exceptional guest service, manages cash balances, and safeguards financial assets. By collaborating with other departments and maintaining professionalism, the Cage Cashier plays a critical role in ensuring seamless casino operations and an outstanding guest experience.

Job Location: TOWAOC, CO 81334

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Graveyard

Key Accountabilities

• Transaction Processing: Conduct accurate and efficient guest and internal monetary transactions, ensuring strict compliance with internal controls and gaming regulations.
• Guest Service: Provide exceptional service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and creating positive guest interactions.
• Cash Management: Maintain balanced cash drawers by verifying funds, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Security & Compliance: Adhere to all gaming regulations, internal controls, and security protocols to safeguard financial assets and sensitive information.
• Department Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth financial transactions and seamless casino operations.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize and maintain cash-handling equipment efficiently, reporting any malfunctions to prevent service interruptions.
• Professionalism & Development: Maintain a professional appearance, stay updated on policies and promotions, and participate in ongoing training to enhance job performance.

Qualifications

General Expectations

Customer Service Excellence

• Create memorable guest experiences by providing outstanding service that leaves a lasting positive impression on all of UMCH's visitors.
• Always engage by interacting warmly and professionally with all guests, making them feel welcome and valued.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and courteously, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Comprehensive Game Knowledge

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all game rules, procedures, and promotions relevant to your area (slots, table games, sports book, and/or bingo).
• Ensure fair and accurate gameplay by adhering to established protocols, procedures, SOPs, and regulations.
• Stay informed about new games and features to effectively assist and entertain guests.

Regulatory Compliance and Integrity

• Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all professional activities.
• Adhere strictly to all company policies, procedures, and gaming regulations, including tribal, state, and federal laws.
• Report any irregularities or violations to the appropriate authorities promptly.

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

• Handle all transactions accurately, including cash handling, chip exchanges, ticket payouts, and record-keeping.
• Monitor games and equipment diligently to ensure proper operation and identify any issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required for audits and compliance.

Teamwork and Communication

• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure seamless gaming operations and exceptional guest experiences.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors, sharing important information promptly.
• Support other departments when needed, fostering a cooperative work environment.

Safety and Security Awareness

• Be vigilant in ensuring the safety and security of guests, team members, and casino assets.
• Recognize and report any suspicious activities or security concerns immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols and emergency procedures to maintain a secure environment.

Reliability and Flexibility

• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Be willing to work extended hours, irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet business demands.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Professional Development

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth within your field and scope.
• Attend and actively participate in all company-assigned trainings.

Effective Broad Communication

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms.
• Ensure all communications and guest interactions are consistent with the casino's customer service focus.

Work Environment

Gaming Operations team members work in a dynamic, fast-paced casino environment that operates 24/7. The role involves standing or walking for extended periods on the gaming floor, which is filled with bright lights, sounds, and constant guest activity. Team members interact directly with guests, providing customer service in a lively and sometimes crowded atmosphere. They must maintain a high level of energy, attentiveness, and professionalism throughout their shifts. The environment requires strict adherence to gaming regulations and procedures, with attention to detail and vigilance in monitoring gaming activities. Flexibility in scheduling is important, as shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational needs of the casino.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Team members in Gaming Operations must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout their shifts, often up to 8 hours or more, while actively engaging with guests on the gaming floor. They require good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle gaming equipment, cards, chips, and cash transactions accurately. Excellent vision (with or without corrective lenses) is essential for observing gaming activities, reading small print, and detecting any irregularities or signs of tampering. The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds may be required when moving gaming equipment or supplies. Team members should also be comfortable working in an environment with bright lights, loud noises, and continuous guest interaction.Mentally, team members must possess strong numerical and mathematical skills to calculate payouts, handle cash transactions, and ensure accurate gameplay. They need exceptional attention to detail to monitor games, adhere to gaming regulations, and identify any unusual or suspicious activities. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure. Effective communication skills are vital for interacting with guests and colleagues, providing excellent customer service, and resolving any issues that arise. Team members should be able to multitask efficiently, have strong memory recall for game rules and procedures, and exhibit high levels of integrity and ethical judgment.

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill all physical and mental aspects of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Policies and Procedures

Must learn to perform activities that are ethical and in compliance with all Casino and departmental policies, procedures, practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and minimum internal controls; as well as all applicable federal, state, and Tribal regulatory requirements. All employees are responsible for creating a culture of adherence. Moreover, all employees are responsible to ensure a safe, secure, ethical, and legal work environment.

Safety

Expected to promote and practice a clean, safe, healthy accident-free and friendly work environment for guests and employees; to adhere to all Casino, Travel Center, and departmental safety policies; to work in a safe manner; to be alert to and report/document observed, known, or possible safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices or procedures to appropriate management.

Disclaimer

This description of responsibilities, requirements, and duties is only a summary and not intended to include or be inclusive of all such duties, responsibilities, and requirements that may be assigned or required in the performance of the job as listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude ay essential or non-essential duties, responsibilities or requirements at any time with or without notice and to assign duties as deemed necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nothing in this position description, or by the completion of any duty, responsibility, or requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to imply or create a contract of employment of any type, or to be interpreted to constitute a contractual obligation of any kind or contract of employment between or with Ute Mountain Casino Hotel (UMCH), and any of its employees or management.