Casino Host

ilani, Inc.; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 39,780 - 48,620; Full time

Job summary

ilani, Inc. is looking for a Casino Host in Ridgefield, United States, to generate revenue by building relationships with VIP guests. This role requires exceptional customer service and sales skills to meet budgetary goals while promoting a superior guest experience.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree or equivalent hospitality experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster loyalty among preferred guests.

The starting wage for this full-time position is $44,200 annually, with potential for placement higher based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Casino Host or in high-volume hospitality.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with guests.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by developing relationships with VIP guests.
• Promote superior guest service and provide solutions to problems.
• Organize special events for preferred guests.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong customer service skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## Casino HostApplylocations: ilanitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-04625**JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES****IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK:**https://wd5.myworkday.com/cowlitz/d/inst/1$9925/9925$4820.htmld**Pledge for Success:**We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.**Position Summary:**Responsible for generating revenue by developing relationships with preferred guests and identifying potential new VIP guests. Position requires high level customer service and sales skills to build loyalty and drive incremental revenue to ensure budgetary goals are met.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Promotes superior guest service. This includes answering calls or texts from preferred guests outside of regularly scheduled hours to ensure their needs and standards are being met as well as providing solutions to any problems the guest may encounter.* Maintains and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.* Identify and develop high-value guests by building relationships through specialized, personalized, and preferential service. This may include participating in events outside of the casino such as dinners, shows/concerts, golf, etc.* Use available technology to efficiently manage a book of approximately 400 VIP guests. This includes monitoring gaming activity, comp availability, and profitably.* Provide complimentaries based on a guest’s play. This requires using discretion to determine the appropriate value of the compliment ensuring the compliment does not outweigh the return.* Cultivate leads, build loyalty, and promote return visits to the property. This may include making cold calls and post-visit follow up calls, monitoring the casino floor, using business intelligence (BI) tools and networking to make important connections.* Organize and host special events such as tournaments, golf outings and shows for preferred guests.* Meet and greet with preferred guests when they are on property.* Stimulate ilani marketing efforts through personalized outreach.* Expected to meet and/or exceed personal revenue targets.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Associate degree with two (2) years’ hospitality experience may be substituted for previous Casino Host or hospitality experience.* Previous experience as a Casino Host in a complex casino environment, or four (4) years’ experience in a high-volume hospitality / customer service environment, involving extensive contact with customers.* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.* Strong customer service skills.* Ability to build trusting and loyal relationships.* Problem solving skills.* Strong communication skills both verbal and written.* Knowledgeable of gaming regulations, company internal controls, and departmental policies.* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.* Must be able to work various shifts, flexible hours, and holidays.* Must possess a valid Driver’s License.* Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.* Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Sales and marketing experienced.* Prior casino experience.**Work Shift:**Swing (United States of America)**Wages:**This role offers a starting wage of $44,200.00 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range.