General Manager - Little Six Casino

Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, MN, US

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General Manager - Little Six Casino

Are you ready to lead one of the most iconic gaming destinations in Minnesota? Step into the spotlight as the General Manager of Little Six Casino! In this dynamic role, you'll oversee all property operationsfrom gaming and food & beverage to facilities and team developmentwhile shaping the strategy and future of the property. We're looking for a seasoned, strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, drives performance, and inspires teams at every level. If you're passionate about creating exceptional experiences, building strong teams, and driving operational excellence, this is the role for you. Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and 401(k) starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let Little Six Casino and the SMSC Gaming Enterprise help get you there!

The General Manager of Little Six Casino is responsible for leading all property operations including gaming, cage, food and beverage, retail, building maintenance and environmental services. This role is also responsible to ensure alignment with all support services provided by the Gaming Enterprise.

The General Manager is responsible for carrying out all duties within the scope of this role as well as any additional responsibilities reasonably assigned by the President / CEO and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Gaming Enterprise Board of Directors. This includes managing, planning, directing, developing, communicating, and coordinating all activities of the department while collaborating across all Enterprise divisions to support strategic outcomes and financial performance. Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape, industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends. The primary focus is to ensure that Little Six Casino is positioned for long-term operational success and financial sustainability.

Provide excellent leadership, development, engagement and oversight of all the leaders and teams under the position's direct responsibility. This position is strategic, analytical, and operational in focus and will work collaboratively with all leaders and teams to achieve the required outcomes. This position is a critical member of senior leadership providing leadership, supporting all enterprise initiatives and modeling leadership for the entire enterprise. Must have a high degree of credibility and demonstrate the ability to contribute value at all levels within the Enterprise.

The General Manager position has direct responsibility to lead and develop all Little Six Team Members, including managers, shift managers, supervisors, exempt, and non-exempt team members. Provides leadership, coaching, development and growth opportunities for Leaders and Team Members. Continuously builds an environment of engagement, trust, inclusion, open communication, creative and diverse thinking, problem solving and a collaborative team effort. Provide leadership that is aligned with SMSC GE purpose, vision and values. Lead by setting an example where actions and behavior are consistent with values and communication. Ensure that the team members have the necessary support, information and training to effectively contribute to the team. Focus the team on expectations to support objectives and stakeholders of the SMSC GE and SMSC.

Responsible for developing and executing the overall strategy for Little Six Casino as well as managing operational and financial performance. This position is also responsible for implementing Gaming Enterprise-wide key initiatives that impact Little Six Casino. The role also fulfills additional responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Operations / General Manager of Mystic Lake, the President / CEO and the SMSC Gaming Enterprise Board of Directors.

Empower Your Future : The Work You'll Lead :

Responsible for the overall leadership, management, direction, and performance of Little Six Casino, including all departments and operations of Little Six Casino and its team members.
Responsible for leading, guiding, and developing the Little Six Team and its performance in alignment with the Enterprise purpose, vision, and values.
Responsible for the preparation, development, and analysis of the budgetary and financial performance of Little Six Casino.
Ensures regulatory compliance with all applicable provisions of the Gaming Ordinance, SMSC Gaming Regulations, Tribal-State Gaming Compact, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the Internal Revenue Code including Title 31 and Anti Money Laundering regulations and any regulations duly adopted by the Board of Directors and the SMSC Gaming Commission.
Ensures compliance of all departments of Little Six Casino with all procedures and policies duly adopted by the Board of Directors and the SMSC Gaming Commission.
Responsible for assessing organizational performance to budget and business plan requirements and aligning solutions with the strategic and cultural initiatives of the enterprise.
Responsible for leading all operating departments, and team members assigned to those departments.
Responsible for managing key vendor relationships and strategic partnerships to support SMSC Gaming Enterprise's initiatives and uphold compliance with internal policies and industry standards. This includes navigating vendor engagement with professionalism and transparency when vendors offer promotional opportunities or experiences.
Responsible for the coordination and direction of operational and administrative support activities allocated from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel operating and administrative departments.
Responsible for collaboration and partnership with all GE functional and operational areas and SMSC departments that support Little Six.
Responsible for all short and long-term strategic planning for Little Six Casino.
Responsible for the management and execution of all capital projects and capital planning for Little Six Casino.
Responsible for providing input and defining the annual marketing plan for Little Six and the Gaming Enterprise.

Job Requirements :

At least ten (10) years of progressive operations, leadership, financial and management experience in the areas of gaming, marketing or financial operations with budget and planning responsibilities, with five (5) of these years at a senior management level. Gaming experience required. Tribal Gaming preferred.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing, gaming, hospitality or related field required.

Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal), presentation and collaboration skills at the senior management level, with the ability to interpret complex data, documents, legal documents and reports and the ability to synthesize the data.

Superior learning agility, problem analysis and problem-solving skills. Shows openness, and desire to tackle new challenges and situations. Proactive in thinking and participates as a thought leader for the Gaming Enterprise. Considers not just area of responsibility.

Proven leader of change and fully understands the change management process and how that translates to leaders and team members.

Strong process improvement orientation / methodology and understands the methodology and how to manage through small- or large-scale process changes.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills to include word-processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, electronic mail and messaging software with a strong knowledge of the functionality of gaming and marketing systems.

Leadership Competencies :

A proven people leader with success building and leading high performing teams. Act as a leader of change and innovation across the business.

Skilled in proactively assessing organizational performance and aligning solutions with strategic and cultural initiatives.

Demonstrated success of strong relationship management and team building skills, with ability to influence leaders and team members at all levels within the greater organization.

Outstanding written, verbal, interpersonal, coaching and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the audience.

Strong collaborator who influences effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks : Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities at the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Eligible Team Members are offered a comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are : We're not just in the business of entertainment; we're in the business of crafting unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of possibility, to unite and uplift, rallying around every triumph, big and small. At Mystic Lake and Little Six, every moment is a chance to be the experience.

Different backgrounds, different strengths, and different passions, we value the diversity that everyone brings to the table. Our values are a direct reflection of the diverse communities that we proudly serve, represent, and invest in. We invite you to the place to learn, grow, thrive and lead. Let's create moments that matter, celebrate diversity, and build a brighter future for all.

Be the Experience. Be Bold. Be Mystic.

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