Company Description

Encore Boston Harbor features 210,000 square-feet of gaming space including more than 3,000 slot machines and 240 table games. Situated on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor boasts 671 spacious hotel rooms, a spa, salon and fitness center, specialty retail shops, 15 dining and lounge venues and more than 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting spaces. The grounds feature a six-acre Harborwalk with pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an event lawn, public art and ornate floral displays. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Job Description

The Encore Boston Harbor Poker Floor Person is responsible for providing front line guest service in the poker area. This includes serving as a host and cashier for poker guests, assisting guests with various needs, and supporting efforts to promote poker play. Key responsibility is to provide outstanding guest service and contribute to positive guest experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Adheres to all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied. Participate in the execution of short-and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement. Actively contributes to departmental performance, and the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures; records and reports.Verifies that all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and property-wide controls are enforced within the department.Delivers and maintains a maximum level of service. Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.Keeps informed of all new developments within the department.Manages multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations.Greets and welcomes customers as they enter the Poker area.Maintains a change bank to provide services for guests, including making change, and helping guests expedite transactions.Promotes exemplary guest service by demonstrating full knowledge of game in play, special events/activities, casino promotions and operation information.Supports close floor surveillance over assigned area in order to detect any irregularities on the part of players or established procedures.Assists guest needs by communication with customer service/beverage, transportation, VIP, etc.Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards.Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Age, Gaming and Certifications:

21 years of age or above.

Will be required to obtain and maintain registration or a license issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Education and/or Experience: 

High school degree or equivalent required. Hospitality or casino experience preferred.

Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent attention to detail. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a Poker room as a dealer / dual rate.

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint are a plus.

Requires a willingness to work beyond the boundaries of an average work day.

Must be able to work proficiently with deadlines and disciplined to work without constant guidance and supervision.

Must possess a positive, “whatever it takes” attitude.

Must have an open mind and willingness to learn new processes, concepts, and ways of approaching analysis

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests. Conversational English required.  Ability to write instructions.  Ability to effectively present information.

Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability:

Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least fifty (50) pounds, and varied instances of standing/walking. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that exists while Team Members are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.  When on the casino floor or some back of house areas, the noise level increases to loud. Must be able to interact with internal and external guests in a professional manner.Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, Team Members must be able to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.