Casino Jobs: Casino Jobs New industry for Philadelphia with opportunities for partnerships with schools, social agencies and community leaders New opportunities for unemployed and underemployed Stable and future growth opportunities Strong commitment from operators to select, train and advance community members


Slide3: Philadelphia Gaming Advisory Task Force estimates the following for two casinos: Nearly 1,500 gaming operations jobs Over 1,000 ancillary jobs at each site Job numbers increase as hotels and entertainment facilities developed New Jobs Created


Opportunities for Careers in:: Opportunities for Careers in: Food and Beverage Slot Operations Security/Surveillance Engineering and Facilities Information Technology Finance/Purchasing Marketing Human Resources Accounting/Finance Hotel Operations (later phase)


Career Paths: Career Paths Entry Level: Hourly positions requiring minimum experience Training available Supervisor Typically promoted from line level and offered appropriate training/development to advance career Shift Manager Promotions from within, higher level training required Department Manager May be selected from succession planning program Director Typical Director has extensive experience sometimes starting with line level position and/or part of a succession planning program targeting high potentials


Sample Job Titles and Required Competencies: Sample Job Titles and Required Competencies


Slot Host: Slot Host Establish and maintain relationships with guests to create customer loyalty that enables the casino to maintain and grow its customer base Superior interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills General computer skills and aptitude Knowledge of slot operations and customer marketing techniques


Slot Attendant: Slot Attendant Assists/educates patrons on numerous types of slot games and with jackpot payouts Customer service skills Good communication skills Basic math competencies Knowledge of slot games Flexibility in work hours


Slot Technician: Slot Technician Install, repair and maintain electronic slot machines and other electronic equipment Strong electronic repair skills Mechanical aptitude/certifications Customer service skills Physical ability to install, move and maintain equipment


Security Officer: Security Officer Maintain the integrity of the property and gaming floor by monitoring and responding to safety and security issues Report writing skills Conflict/crisis management skills to handle difficult patron issues, confrontations and breaches of security Physical ability to respond to and assist in emergency situations


Surveillance Officer: Surveillance Officer Through the use of electronic equipment, monitors the gaming floor to maintain the integrity of gaming and other operations Computer skills and ability to utilize electronic equipment Knowledge of gaming operations and regulatory procedures Report writing skills Integrity


Cage Cashiers/Cash Handlers: Cage Cashiers/ Cash Handlers Assists guests with cash transactions while providing overall friendly and courteous service Strong math skills Customer service skills Good communication skills Good credit record


Valet Attendant: Valet Attendant Provides for the convenient drop off and return of customer vehicles in an efficient and courteous manner Good driving record Excellent customer skills (first impression) Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity throughout a workday


Environmental Services: Environmental Services Maintain the overall property cleanliness to established standards Customer service skills Ability to operate equipment Knowledge of environmental cleaning and safety standards


Food & BeverageFront of House: Food & Beverage Front of House Provide outstanding service in a variety of food outlets to the guests of the casino (servers, bussers, bartenders, bar backs, host persons) Good communication skills Knowledge/certification in food and beverage service delivery techniques Courteous and friendly Basic computer skills


Food & Beverage Culinary: Food & Beverage Culinary Prepare a variety of food items in a manner that meets the casinos high food quality standards (Chefs, gourmet/fine dining cooks, line cooks, pantry cooks, prep cooks) Basic culinary skills with desire to advance Certified culinary skills based upon on position level


Engineering/Facilities: Engineering/ Facilities Perform general maintenance of the facility in a variety of trade disciplines (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, carpet & tile, HVAC, upholstery, general mechanics) Strong technical trade skills/licenses Knowledge of building operations Safety certifications Good customer service skills


Information Technology: Information Technology Various IT positions at all levels that support numerous systems that ensure efficient customer service and administrative functioning Hardware technician certifications Software technician certifications Necessary IT competencies for the positions Good internal customer service skills


Professional Positions: Professional Positions Various professional level positions including Human Resources, Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Risk Management Various levels of competencies Requires necessary competencies, educational requirements and leadership abilities


Casino Jobs Overview: Casino Jobs Overview Diverse jobs requiring diverse skill sets Diverse customer base requiring diverse workforce Economically stable growth industry Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Connecticut, Midwest, California Career growth Industry known for training its employees leading to promotional opportunities


Slide21: State-mandated suitability requirements for employees Good character, honesty, integrity Requires background checks that may bar applicants with criminal backgrounds from certain types of employment Credit history important for some positions Suitability Requirements