Poker Shift Manager

Rivers Casino Portsmouth; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking a Poker Supervisor to lead a team and uphold game integrity. You will supervise 3-5 Assistant Shift Managers, manage staffing for swing shifts, enforce poker procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, reporting, staff training, and policy recommendations to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of poker procedures, game protection, regulations, and training requirements.
• Must have strong leadership skills with a clear focus on guest service and Team Member relations as a priority.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff or customers and other employees of the organization.
• Must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.
• Frequently required to meet deadlines.
• Able to interact with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor.
• Must have full working knowledge of the BRAVO system.
• Must have knowledge of Tournaments, structures, and payouts through Bravo.
• Available to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintains game security and always protects company assets.
• Engages guests during their play and develops relationships to create customer loyalty and repeat visits.
• Manages guest disputes, issues or concerns related to the department while maintaining a professional demeanor, balancing the need to protect assets and ensures regulatory compliance with guest satisfaction.
• Manages staffing levels according to volume of business.
• Enforces all poker procedures and policies.
• Prepares necessary shifts and other reports.
• Makes recommendations for policy or operational changes to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Operates in accordance with operating budget and assists with budget preparation and analysis. Ensures compliance with all regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to state and federal labor laws and the Virginia Lottery Board regulations and guidelines.
• Discretionary ability to extend complimentary services in accordance with the approved comp matrix.
• Hires, trains, and manages staff in accordance with organizational and approved departmental policies, practices, and programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Poker supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Bravo system

Job description

Compensation:

• $70.000 USD

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes, will supervise a team of 3-5 Assistant Shift Managers.

Available Shift:

• Swing Shift: 8:00PM-4:00AM

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains game security and always protects company assets.
• Engages guests during their play and develops relationships to create customer loyalty and repeat visits.
• Manages guest disputes, issues or concerns related to the department while maintaining a professional demeanor, balancing the need to protect assets and ensures regulatory compliance with guest satisfaction.
• Manages staffing levels according to volume of business.
• Enforces all poker procedures and policies.
• Prepares necessary shifts and other reports.
• Makes recommendations for policy or operational changes to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Operates in accordance with operating budget and assists with budget preparation and analysis. Ensures compliance with all regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to state and federal labor laws and the Virginia Lottery Board regulations and guidelines.
• Discretionary ability to extend complimentary services in accordance with the approved comp matrix.
• Hires, trains, and manages staff in accordance with organizational and approved departmental policies, practices, and programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of poker procedures, game protection, regulations, and training requirements.
• Must have strong leadership skills with a clear focus on guest service and Team Member relations as a priority.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff or customers and other employees of the organization.
• Must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills. .
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.
• Frequently required to meet deadlines.
• Able to interact with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor.
• Must have full working knowledge of the BRAVO system.
• Must have knowledge of Tournaments, structures, and payouts through Bravo.
• Available to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Five or more years’ experience in poker supervision and management.
• College degree preferred or equivalent in Poker Experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Able to obtain and retain gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to identify colors.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, see, walk, talk, and hear; use hands to, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.