Posting VP - TABLE GAMES / CASINO OPERATIONS

Vice President Of Gaming Operations

The Vice President of Gaming Operations will oversee the daily planning, direction, and operations of the casino in collaboration with the property President and other senior executives. The candidate will be responsible for the successful operation of Hollywood Hard Rock's Table Games, Poker, and Sports Book Departments, focusing on department profitability, guest satisfaction, Team Member engagement, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the Table Games / Sports Book / Poker department(s). Develop, implement, and manage operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Ensure that scheduling is done effectively and efficiently while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns / deviations to the Executive Comp Team or property President.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior guest service. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all Team Members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.
• Provides direction to Table Games / Sports Book / Poker leadership and oversees all game protection and overall operations.
• Stay abreast of new technology, equipment, and games under development, and evaluate their potential benefits for implementation.
• Continually recommend and test new technology to enhance the product offering. This will provide guests with the most desirable product mix based on individual demographic preferences.
• Continuously review and evaluate casino floor layouts and test, refine, and improve floor performance.
• Regularly shop local competitors and stay updated on their floor layouts and product offerings to ensure we remain competitive and retain an advantage.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop cost-effective promotions that generate additional gaming revenue.
• Work with IT and marketing to maximize the potential of our accounting and player tracking systems.
• Work with corporate and property management to maintain hold percentages that align with the location and marketing strategy.
• Maintain master summary evaluation programs to track and summarize gaming performance.
• Facilitate "best practices" to ensure that top ideas and procedures are shared across properties.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and managing Gaming Department Management in conjunction with the property President.
• Work with the property President to set goals and objectives for the management team.
• Stay updated on gaming regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review departmental policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and alignment with property objectives.
• Oversee gaming guest service training programs to elevate service to a position of excellence.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work environment.
• Collaborate with the property President to develop, implement, and measure the department's strategic plan and objectives, including payroll, equipment, operational expenses, and capital budgets.
• Oversee the daily operation of all Gaming Operations department functions, including the direction, coordination, administration, oversight, and measurement of all department initiatives, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure department activities reflect the Seminole Tribe's policies and procedures and comply with National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) and federal regulatory requirements. Monitor internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining the integrity of all department activities.
• Develop and implement Gaming Operations department policies and procedures, obtaining approval from Human Resources to ensure alignment with Seminole Gaming / Hard Rock policies, including business ethics guidelines.
• Maximize Table Games revenue by identifying the proper product mix, positioning, and pricing levels, and initiating new Table Games products. Efficiently staff and schedule the Table Games Department based on special events, seasonality, and business conditions. Ensure the protection of guests' rewards and credit lines.
• Assist in hiring, training, and retaining department members. Mentor direct reports to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities through education, training, coaching, and corrective counseling.
• Stay informed about current trends and practices in responsibility, and communicate pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports, and Team Members. Maintain the utmost integrity and confidentiality of all Seminole Gaming trade secrets and proprietary information, including but not limited to business processes, guest lists, and marketing plans.
• Promote the highest level of guest service and develop professional relationships with guests to encourage continued and increased patronage.
• Demonstrate a commitment to responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service, including discouraging and preventing problem gambling and underage gambling / alcohol consumption.
• Observes and monitors staff performance and plan work processes to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Recommends and approves changes in status of team members including but not limited to changes from full-time to part-time, promotions, and transfers.
• Responsible for the overall engagement of all team members by addressing and managing Team Member feedback, suggestions, complaints, and grievances.
• Ensure prompt and discreet notification to management and / or the Ethics Hotline (954-585-5103) of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform all other related and comparable duties as assigned.
• Responsible for staff development and training programs.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition programs to maximize employee engagement.
• Evaluates Team Members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Determines recommendations for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning, and directing work) to meet business needs.
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Professional appearance and demeanor with an outgoing, friendly personality. Must demonstrate extraordinary guest service skills with effective listening skills. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to independently maintain high levels of productivity. Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities. Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays is required.

Mathematical Skills : Proficient mathematical skills with strong analytic skills specific to job responsibilities are required. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Must possess ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Education And / Or Experience :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.