Title:  Gaming Host

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for improving customer service, developing and implementing new promotions and maintaining and cultivating relationships with VIP customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent guest service and hospitality to gaming facility guests.
• Creates and establishes the Player Services memberships through fostering relationships and promoting the use of the Players Club card and programs.
• Utilizes player tracking systems applications and software to target active players on the gaming floor.
• Utilizes player tracking systems for player tracking, analysis, and data.
• Positively interacts with guests and team members while handling difficult situations.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of files, records, lists, and other player and financial information.
• Completes required paperwork as designated by the department and/or management.
• Notifies valued guests through telemarketing, letter writing, and email regarding services, promotional opportunities, and special events to ensure guest retention and repeat business.
• Responds promptly to guest inquiries, including emails, telephone calls, and texts.
• Greets guests, maintains a friendly and inviting atmosphere, and promotes positive guest relations.
• Coordinates promotional activities and special events, ensuring guests receive accurate information and assistance.
• Gives basic instruction on all promotions and special events, as requested.
• Works with security and marketing to coordinate our valued guest requests for special accommodation and amenities.
• Develops, establishes, and retains relationships with valued guests through telemarketing, written correspondence, and email.
• Occasionally assists in Player Services to ensure guest service goals are met.
• Occasionally may be assigned to drive company vehicles on public roads.
• Assists and participates in marketing functions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent guest service.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to manage a team.
• Ability to emphasize and embody the company mission to provide satisfactory experiences.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Read Company or departmental reports, newsletters, and documents.
• Perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
• Superior communication and judgmental skills, especially when interacting with guests and making decisions to best serve them.
• Knowledge of player management system, technical gaming products, and Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates’ degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or related field, preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience working in a gaming environment, player’s club, or related experience, required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain valid Virginia Racing Commission License.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The Team Member is required to talk and hear.
• The Team Member may be required to lift items of various weights, ranging from 10 to 40lbs.
• The Team Member may be required to work in outside weather conditions.
• The Team Member may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The Team Member may be exposed to smoke when on the floor of the gaming room.
• The Team Member may travel locally, or between properties as needed.

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