POKER DEALER: PART-TIME

Graton Resort & Casino; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Graton Resort & Casino seeks a skilled Poker Dealer to join our table games team. You will deal poker with precision, manage live games, and ensure compliance with house rules while delivering outstanding guest service in a busy casino environment.

The role requires basic math proficiency, strong communication, and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous brush/floor duties and multilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of poker dealing experience in a casino or card room environment.
• Minimum age 21.
• Ability to perform basic mental math quickly and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deal poker games with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the flow of live poker games.
• Handle chips, cards, and game equipment per regulations.
• Monitor wagers and payouts while maintaining concentration.
• Provide consistent and professional guest service.

Skills

Poker dealing experience

Math skills

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Shuffle machines

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and professional Poker Dealer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for dealing poker games efficiently and accurately while maintaining a friendly and engaging atmosphere. The Poker Dealer must ensure fair play, enforce house rules, and provide excellent customer service to all players.

Essential Functions - Poker Dealer / Brush

The following functions are considered essential to the position of Poker Dealer with Brush duties.

1. 1. Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
2. 2. Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
3. 3. Deal Poker Games with accuracy and efficiency.
4. 4. Manage the flow of live poker games.
5. 5. Visually and manually handle cards, chips, and game equipment in accordance with gaming regulations.
6. 6. Perform basic mathematical and money handling tasks.
7. 7. Accurately count, collect, and distribute chips and pots.
8. 8. Monitor wagers and payouts while maintaining concentration in a fast-paced environment.
9. 9. Provide consistent and professional Guest Service.
10. 10. Communicate clearly and respectfully with players and Team Members.
11. 11. Listen, speak, and respond appropriately in a noisy, crowded environment.
12. 12. Perform brush and floor duties including:

• a. Greeting, seating, and directing players.
• b. Manage player waitlists and table assignments.

13. Monitor and maintain game integrity.

14. Observe player behavior and gameplay for accuracy and fairness.

15. Report irregularities, disputes, or suspicious activity to supervisors as needed.

16. Use required tools and equipment including operating shuffle machines, chip racks, and table accessories.

17. Adhere to Gaming Regulations and Internal Policies, and follow all house rules, gaming laws, and responsible gaming practices.

18. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

19. Ensure that table areas are neat and properly stocked.

20. Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

21. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the property.

Non-Essential Functions

1. 1. Assisting with general room cleaning (e.g., wiping tables, organizing chairs).
2. 2. Training or mentoring new dealers (unless assigned formally).
3. 3. Participating in promotional events or tournaments not part of regular shifts.
4. 4. Engaging in customer service beyond gaming duties (e.g., escorting players, answering general casino inquiries).
5. 5. Filing incident reports or assisting with non-routine paperwork.
6. 6. Handling emergency evacuation procedures beyond normal expectations.
7. 7. Moving or rearranging furniture or heavy fixtures (except chips or shuffle machine).
8. 8. Acting as a floor supervisor or manager (unless cross-trained and scheduled for that role).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. 1. Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form.
2. 2. One (1) or more years of poker dealing experience in a casino or card room environment. Formal dealing school training may be accepted in lieu of experience.
3. 3. Minimum age 21.
4. 4. Ability to perform basic mental math quickly and accurately.
5. 5. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
6. 6. Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
7. 7. Professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Experience performing brush or floor duties.
2. 2. Knowledge of multiple poker variants (e.g., Texas Hold'em, Omaha).
3. 3. Multilingual communication skills.
4. 4. Prior customer service experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
5. 5. Familiarity with casino management systems or player tracking tools.

Physical Requirements

This job has the following physical requirements:

Task

Duration

Frequency

% of Shift

Standing

Moderate to long intervals

Frequent

30--50%

Walking

Intermittent

Not Frequent

20--30%

Sitting

Continuous while dealing

Moderate

Up to 88%

Bending

Continuous while dealing

Occasional

5--10%

Twisting

Continuous while dealing

Frequent

20--30%

Kneeling/Squatting

Very brief

Rare

1%

Lifting/Carrying

1. Light (0--10 lbs.)

2. Medium (10--30 lbs.)

3. Heavy (>30 lbs.)

1. Frequent

2. Occasional

3. Not Frequent

1. 30-50%

2. 5-10%

3. 0%

1. Accessing shelves and cabinets

Occasional

5-10%

Arm Use

Continuous use at table level

Frequent

60-70%

Work Conditions

1. 1. Indoor, fast-paced casino environment with moderate to loud noise.
2. 2. Exposure to secondhand smoke (if applicable).
3. 3. Work is performed under constant video surveillance.
4. 4. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Pay Rate

$19.50/Hour