Cage Cashier - 2nd Shift

Seneca Erie Gaming Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Gaming Corporation is seeking a Cage Cashier to provide monetary services to casino guests, including exchanging chips, processing cash advances, checks, and deposits, and maintaining kiosk operations. The role also supports multiple cage functions and adheres to internal controls and security policies.

The position requires at least 1 year of cashier/money handling experience, strong math and communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cashier or money handling experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proven math ability and accuracy with transactions.
• Able to pass a math skills test administered by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile assigned cash assets during a shift or gaming day.
• Distribute and collect cashier banks and perform cash exchanges.
• Process and deliver exchanges to cashiers and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with internal controls and security policies.
• Provide exceptional guest service in a friendly, professional manner.
• Support other casino cage departments and remote kiosks as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10-key adding machine

Currency counters

Coin counter

Cash registers

Job description

Great teams make the #Best8Hours of your day. At Seneca Resorts & Casinos, we work hard, celebrate often, and build a culture people actually want to be part of.

The Cage Cashier is responsible for providing monetary services for casino guests, including, but not limited to: exchanging casino chips, coins and tickets for cash; processing advances drawn from credit and debit cards; cashing and depositing checks; establishing and processing transactions for patron deposit accounts; processing transactions for patron casino credit accounts; exchanging currency, foreign and domestic; and making change. The Cage Cashier is also responsible for providing monetary services for other casino departments and team members thereof. Additionally, the Cage Cashier is responsible for all duties of a Main Banker, General Cashier Banker, Chip Banker, and Marker Banker, as well as for maintaining and supporting various remote kiosks, which service casino guests and other casino departments. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

Essentials Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles all assigned casino assets during the course of a shift or gaming day.
• Allots jackpots to slot attendants for payment to guests; distributes and collects slot attendant banks.
• Distributes and collects cashier banks.
• Orders monies through exchange slips.
• Redeems chips, tickets, etc. for currency and coin.
• Completes cash advances, cashes personal checks.
• Processes and delivers exchanges to cashiers.
• Uses coin sorters, wrappers and currency counters; counts down station/float/bank, puts coin away and verifies money received from vault/bank/drop.
• Conforms to all rules and regulations of SGC CTR / SAR Compliance.
• Issues counter checks (markers) to credit customers and/or issues funds represented by counter checks; accepts payments toward outstanding counter checks.
• Accepts and distributes funds representing patron deposits, withdrawals, and wire transfers.
• Maintains remote kiosks for redemptions, purchases, jackpots, etc. as necessary.
• Prepares, verifies, and processes chip fills and credits.
• Maintains counter check inventories and deposits; processes transactions affecting those inventories.
• Maintains accountability for assigned keys and key inventories.
• Provides any assistance as needed to immediate supervisor.
• Remains thoroughly knowledgeable of all appropriate regulations.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all gaming records.
• Works closely with team members of gaming departments and casino cage departments.
• Maintains a current understanding of all policies and guidelines regarding information security, including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy. Understands and complies with all information security policies and procedures at all times.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all guests and communicates in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintains a professional work environment with peers, supervisors, managers, and all other team members.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Completes all required SGC Training programs within specified guidelines from commencement of employment.
• Attends all necessary meetings.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed; other duties may be assigned.
• Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of previous cashier or money handling experience is required.
• Previous customer service experience, and/or the ability to demonstrate high-level service, listening and resolution skills required.
• Previous clerical/data entry experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of start-up and close-down of cash registers is preferred.
• Knowledge/operational skills of coin counter, coin wrapping machine and currency counters preferred.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, including a 10-key adding machine, personal computer, telephone, and multi-function photocopier.
• Effective math skills are required; applicants must be able to pass an SGC-administered math skills test.

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability

• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, team members and guests.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and team members.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
• Must be able to withstand working in a casino environment, which may include exposure to loud noises, bright and flashing lights, and cigarette/cigar smoke.
• Continuously bend/stoop, squat, balance, kneel, lift and push/pull.
• Continuously carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Occasionally climb heights and reach above shoulder level.
• Occasionally push carts weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, casino environment and effectively deal with guests, management, team members, and members of the business community in all situations.

Salary Starting Rate: $16.16 Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.

About Seneca Gaming Corporation

Welcome to Seneca Gaming Corporation! We are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. At Seneca Gaming, our mission is to provide the best place to work and play. Our dedication to this mission is reflected in our BEST Service Standards! We prepare our team members by incorporating our values in the BEST 8 hours of the day! We believe by prioritizing the well‑being of our team members and guests, we will exceed expectations as long as every team member uses their voice that brings out the best in Seneca Gaming Corporation. We are committed to sustainable practices that ensure long‑term growth and stability for the future workforce at SGC!