Executive Casino Host

Hrapply; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DDC - Waddell, AZ (White Tanks at San Lucy) seeks a Casino Host to develop and nurture VIP relationships, drive loyalty, and coordinate promotions. You will lead a Player Development team, monitor guest profitability, and collaborate with casino staff to maximize guest satisfaction and revenue.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED plus 3 years in casino marketing or hosting, ability to travel, and strong English communication. This role is full-time and based on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years in Casino Marketing/Host and clean background.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check; must be 18+ and able to obtain gaming license.
• Strong knowledge of Slot and Table Game operations; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with top-tier casino guests to promote loyalty and repeat visits.
• Oversees and leads a smooth operation of Player Development; assists in hiring and discipline of staff.
• Plans and budgets for the department; tracks guest interactions and reports to management.
• Analyzes player profitability and reinvestment values using tracking systems.
• Promotes casino events and services to internal and external guests; addresses guest concerns professionally.
• Produces reports on guest interactions, promotions, and activities; maintains guest databases.

Skills

Guest relationships

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Travel ability

Cash handling

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

DDC - Waddell, AZ (White Tanks at San Lucy)

Shift Any

Starting Pay D.O.E.

Category Marketing & Public Relations

Employment Status Full-Time

DDC - Waddell, AZ (White Tanks at San Lucy)

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Player Development Manager, is responsible for developing and delivering an environment that creates excitement for internal and external guests, promoting and coordinating programs, activities and special events to attract mid-level and high limit guests, as well as develop and establish relationships with guests and encourage property loyalty, repeat visits, all while exhibiting the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprises (TOGE) Core Values of delivering outstanding guest service and guest satisfaction. Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with guests, thereby increasing gaming revenue.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Focuses on the development and retention of top level high limit guests.
• Oversees and leads to obtain a smooth functioning of Players Development.
• Assists in hiring, termination, and discipline of Player Development team members.
• Assists with the planning and budget preparation for the department.
• Monitors the performance of direct reports, ensuring adherence to all TOGE and departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversees the tracking, analysis, and management of wins and losses to determine “comp- worth” and reinvestment values.
• Develops Slot and Table Game player relationships to minimize player defection, which directly affects the re-acquisition rate of the casino, therefore influencing the overall profitability of the entire organization, utilizing player tracking systems to analyze player profitability.
• Responsible for generating casino revenue through development of Very Important Person (VIP) accounts.
• Enrolls new potential VIP level guests into the player tracking system using appropriate procedures.
• Oversees the generation and analysis of player evaluation reports and maintains player profiles to make cost effective complimentary and amenity decisions.
• Assists casino staff in a professional manner in order to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious work environment.
• Maintains the strictest confidence of any all confidential and property information.
• Provides quality players with hospitality arrangements and complimentary items, including, but not limited to, food, lodging, retail, and concert/sport event tickets within the guidelines established by Management.
• Creates and analyzes player profitability as well as other benchmark reports to track and measure their individual productivity, as well as player re-investment values.
• Addresses and facilitates all challenging guest interactions and escalates mid to high end guest disputes to the Player Development Manager, and/ or Manager on Duty.
• Responds to guest complaints in a considerate, professional and positive manner.
• Ensures Casino Hosts circulate about the casino floor while interacting and communicating with both new and existing guests with focus on increasing the high worth database while building guest relationships and providing superior guest service.
• Develops, maintains and increases a detailed player list, thus building casino guest loyalty, increasing guest visits, maximizing player potential and ensuring guest satisfaction; using both verbal and written communication to establish a strong relationship with casino guests.
• Oversees the preparation of various reports as assigned by management, documenting all guest interactions, communications, and feedback to ensure all professional responsibilities and requirements have been satisfactorily achieved.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all property and community activities, promotions and special events.
• Stays up to date with the latest developments in the industry, current market trends and all on property and competitors events.
• Actively assists in promoting all casino events, activities and promotions to both internal and external guests, on and off property and throughout the community.
• Uses relationship building skills to act effectively as a liaison between casino guests, casino management, casino operations and local vendors or agencies.
• Provides feedback to management as to budget, operating policies and procedures.
• Ensures the tracking of guests play in Player Tracking systems and manages contact with mid to high end guests.
• Exhibits superior judgment and decision making regarding guest interaction, guest re-investment value, high worth player acquisition and retention.
• Responsible for justifying all complimentary amenities extended from Casino Hosts.
• Greets groups brought in by buses as they arrive at the casino, and assists them through the Player’s Club enrollment process, as well as explaining the benefits of the players club and the compensation benefits affiliated with the card.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Routinely assists with all casino functions, events, promotions and activities both on and off casino property regardless of schedule.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years of recent experience as a Casino Host or in Casino Marketing. Must be 18 years of age or older. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license and to include the following:

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Ability to demonstrate strong understanding and knowledge of both Slot games and Table Game operations, while meeting the demands of a fast- paced environment by applying solid judgment and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to identify and cultivate new casino guests by utilizing all available marketing tools provided by casino management.
• Ability to develop a strong return visit guest base through multiple personal contact options
• Ability to establish and expand their player database by creating special guest functions, services and activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and develop close relationships with department managers, acting as a liaison between the guest and the casino.
• Ability to make good judgment calls and decisions as the position is responsible for significant financial compensation to all casino guests, as well as individually determining the profitability of each casino guest.
• Superior organizational skills with ability to handle many projects at one time.
• Ability to manage the physical environment, themselves, and their guests.
• Knowledge of Casino reinvestment practices and player tracking systems
• Knowledge of cash handling.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations, promotions, and marketing in a guest service oriented environment.
• Ability to resolve guest complaints.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write efficiently in English.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate outstanding guest service.
• Ability to apply mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to travel
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to walk the casino floor. The team member occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office and Casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level. Evenings, graveyards, holidays and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts are required.