Grande Pizza Cashier / Cook

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass, TX, is seeking a Marketplace Cashier/Cook to deliver excellent guest service by accurately processing food and beverage orders and purchases through the POS system while maintaining cash drawer security.

This role requires strong English communication, ability to work at a fast pace and varied schedules, and willingness to learn the menu. The position offers exposure to casino hospitality and food service operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or related food service job experience.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume settings; fine dining, casual or nightclub preferred.
• Wine/alcohol knowledge preferred.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish or other language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and efficiently process food and beverage orders and purchases through the POS system.
• Maintain cash drawer accountability and security; handle payments accurately.
• Prepare food as needed in quick service kitchens and keep workstation clean.
• Provide excellent guest services and respond to guest and team member questions.
• Maintain professional appearance and positive, respectful communication with guests.
• Attend required training and comply with gaming regulations and policies.

Skills

Guest service excellence

POS system operation

Cash handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Job description

Reports To

F&B Supervisor

Job Summary

The Marketplace Cashier/Cook is responsible for providing excellent guest service by accurately and efficiently processing guest's food & beverage preparation and purchases.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding to guest and team member concerns and questions.
• Greets guest and efficiently processes food and beverage orders and purchase through the Point of Sale (POS) System.
• Maintains the accountability and security of their individual cash drawer.
• Stocks and cleans workstation/venue to ensure presentable products.
• Ensures and collects appropriate guest payment for food and beverage service.
• Prepares food as needed in the quick service kitchens.
• Maintains a professional and tidy appearance at all times.
• Communicates in a positive, respectful manner to both internal and external guests.
• Builds and maintains knowledge of food & beverage offerings to ensure all questions answered appropriately and accurately.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events and varied schedules per business needs.
• Performs other special projects and duties assigned.
• Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with Federal currency transaction reporting requirements, Title 31 requirements and IRS Currency Transaction Reports and property established Anti-Money Laundering policies. Maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR and SAR as needed.
• The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D or related food service job experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume fine dining, casual, and/or nightclub preferred.
• Wine and alcohol knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and oral. Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Other Criteria

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers and all staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, event-driven, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to have strong critical thinking, analytical and guest service skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude with strong organizational and leadership qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to communicate with team members, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on a regular basis.
• The team member must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The team member must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
• The team member must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Normal office setting and casino floor.
• Frequent walking and standing in a smoke-filled environment and frequent contact with the general public.
• Temperature controlled environment with varying noise levels. May be exposed to high levels of noise throughout the day.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.
• May be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests and extremely irate staff members.
• May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
• Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successful completion of background check necessary to obtain and maintain license. Responsible to keep all documents current and valid at all times.
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
• Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations set within KLEC.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Suspicious Activity, Cash Handling, and other required compliance trainings.
• Must participate in tip reporting program.

Source: Hospitality Online