Host/Cashier Buffet

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Mississippi is seeking friendly, detail-oriented team members for our restaurant guest services. You will greet guests, seat them, handle reservations, and provide fast, professional service.

The role requires cash handling, basic math, and excellent communication; you will operate a POS system, maintain dining areas, assist wait staff, and help ensure a great guest experience. Starting pay is $10.65 per hour, with benefits as part of Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior customer service experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience a plus.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to operate a POS system and make change.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, courteous manner and arrange seating according to guest preference and table availability.
• Provide fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to restaurant guests and staff.
• Operate a cash register/P.O.S. system and ensure correct cash handling and change.
• Maintain dining and serving areas per policy and standards.
• Assist wait staff and bus persons and help with guest needs as required.
• Coordinate and control the flow of the restaurant.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

POS System

Mathematics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Adheres to all departmental and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards.
• Greets guests in a friendly, courteous manner and arranges for seating according to guest preference and table availability; monitors room atmosphere.
• Quotes accurate waiting times and handles guest waiting lists or reservations in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to restaurant guests and restaurant staff.
• Operates a cash register/P.O.S. System, ringing proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change; accounts for all cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to established procedure; maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
• Familiar with restaurant food menu, including description, price, add-ons, and beverages.
• Gives cash refunds or Credit memorandums as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Coordinates and controls the flow of the restaurant.
• Assigns stations to servers and bus persons.
• Supervises the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Supervisor/Manager.
• Assists wait staff and bus persons in their duties (e.g., refill water glasses and coffee cups, help pre-bus and bus tables, attend to guest needs) as necessary, or required.
• Resolves service issues according to established guidelines.
• Ensures dining and serving areas are set up and maintained according to standard.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas.
• Answers telephone in a professional manner.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior customer service experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience a plus.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to operate a P.O.S. System and/or adding machine and make change.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Starting pay $10.65 an hour, based on experience