Poker Dealer

SUMMARY

Deal assigned games and control pace of game. Adhere to game protection and Grand Sierra Resort dealing procedures. Handle all bets on assigned games. Recover customer losses and pay winners with Casino gaming chips. Mentally perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately while game is in progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Deal assigned games and control pace of game.
• Adhere to game protection and Grand Sierra Resort & Casino dealing procedures.
• Handle all bets on assigned games.
• Recover customer losses and pay winners with Casino gaming chips.
• Mentally perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately while game is in progress.
• Deal cards and/or gaming chips to customers at various points around the table, reach for and collect bets and cards during game or at end of hand. Protect assigned game, while providing good customer service.
• Read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and fellow employees.
• Interact with co-workers and customers in a professional and polite manner.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of the game.
• Adhere to all game controls and procedures (as outlined in the dealer and supervisor department manual).
• Mentally perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately to calculate change and winning payoffs during live game.
• Give markers when instructed to do so.
• Collect losing bets and pay winning bets.
• Comply with all State gaming rules and regulations. Have good working knowledge of regulation 6-A.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a minimum one (1) year previous dealing experience; dealing school, or equivalent. A qualified candidate will be able to provide a proven track record of success in executing each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Must be able to listen and respond to client and management inquiries in a positive and professional manner.

EDUCATION

Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and fellow employees.

Possess a strong attention to detail and engaging presentation skills. Has the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, clients, and general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and calculate figures and amounts. Candidate must have strong mathematical abilities and skill.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Ability to obtain/renew all government required licenses or certification. (Nevada Gaming Control Board Gaming work permit)

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills are a must.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age with a current, gaming license. Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. Attend and participate in meetings in order to be informed of new rules, regulations and procedures and to discuss scheduling and/or other concerns of the Hotel and/or department. In addition to performance of essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of functions to be determined based upon the particular needs of the Hotel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee: must be able to maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, team members and others. Is regularly required to sit; stand; walk and move through all areas of the casino; speak and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. May reach with hands and arms above shoulder level; bend/stoop, squat, balance, kneel, lift and push/pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.