Poker Tournament Manager

001 Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is seeking an experienced Poker Tournament Manager to design and oversee all casino tournament games. You will coordinate schedules, train dealers, and ensure compliance with gaming rules while maintaining efficient, high-stakes operations.

With seven years of poker experience and supervisory background, you will lead a team, work with Marketing, and promote tournaments via social channels while upholding the company's Mission and Values.

Qualifications

• Seven years of poker experience with supervisory leadership.
• Two years as tournament manager or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of TDA rules and procedures.
• Experience with Bravo Tournament Software.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets and documents with Excel/Word.
• Willing to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and design tournament game schedules and structures.
• Train dealers on proper tournament procedures.
• Organize and supervise casino tournaments as assigned by the Poker Director.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote tournaments.
• Ensure compliance with gaming regulations and internal controls.
• Monitor performance and adjust operations for smooth tournaments.

Skills

Poker tournament management

Supervisory experience

Bravo Tournament Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino HollywoodSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.Benefits & Perks:We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!Job Description:Under the direction of the Poker Director, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination, design and operation of all tournament games operated by the Casino. Implements tournament procedures and monitors performance of tournament personnel to ensure smooth and efficient gaming operations in accordance with Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood internal controls and the rules and procedures for tournament games.Essential Job Functions:Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.Work with Poker Director to establish the design and structure of the various poker tournaments offered by the Casino.Coordinate Tournaments with the Marketing Department.Train Dealers on the proper procedures to be followed for tournament play.Organize and supervise tournaments offered by the Casino as assigned by the Poker Director.Assist in developing procedures for the smooth and efficient operation of the tournaments offered by the Casino.Conduct market comparisons to ensure a competitive product. Stays abreast of the current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicates pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports and team members as appropriate.Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.Demonstrate commitment to assisting in the development of Seminole Tribe members participating in the Tribal Career Development program and, when a Seminole Tribe member’s assignment falls within your direct area of responsibility, act as a personal mentor/career advisor to the Tribe Member and submit progress reports and information to the Director of Tribal Development.Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.Develop and maintain a good team spirit and team member morale.Promote positive public/employee relations at all times.Perform other duties as assigned.Actively promote tournaments and poker offerings via social media accounts in a responsible and professional manner adhering to the Seminole Tribe media policies.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required and seven (7) years minimum poker experience with five (5) years supervisory and two (2) years experience as a tournament manager or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates or higher degree preferred.Thorough knowledge and understanding of “TDA” rules and procedures and demonstrated application of these rules & procedures in practicum poker tournament environment.Working knowledge of Bravo Tournament SoftwareAbility to prepare spreadsheets and documents using Microsoft Excel and Word.Must have thorough knowledge of poker tournament games offered by the Casino.If selected for this position, must be willing and available to change shift, days off and/or start time immediately upon effective date of employment/promotion.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.Closing:As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:Credit CheckCriminal Background CheckDisclaimerWhile this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.