Poker Dealer

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY

Job Title:                Poker Dealer    

Department:          Table Games

Reports To:            Table Games Manager    

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt

Prepared By:         Table Games Manager    

Creation Date:     March 20, 2025

Approved By:     CEO                    

Approved Date:     March 20, 2025

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for the accuracy and professional, proficient manner in dealing a specific table game according to Company policies and procedures and in compliance with Gaming regulations.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for the protection and control of Poker games.

•    Conducts the games in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, handling player transactions and notifying Supervisor of any irregularities.

•    Advises Supervisor of any player disputes or arguments that may arise during the game.

•    Informs Supervisor or other games personnel of any important or relevant facts regarding specific players and their action.

•    Maintains a professional, friendly and courteous atmosphere providing the guest with a delightful gaming experience, and notifying Supervisor of any guest needs i.e., cocktails, Host Service, etc.

•    Promotes departmental and property-wide promotions.

•    Knowledge of local jurisdiction gaming laws (federal, tribal, state, compact, etc.) and attendant regulations, as well as Company internal controls, policies and procedures.

•    Assists regular main pit operations as needed.

•    Other duties as assigned by management, including any supervisor, manager, or executive.

Promotes the following within the department and among all Team Members:

•    Creates an atmosphere of FUN for all casino guests.

•    Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all Team Members, by setting positive examples at all times.

•    Maintains a professional departmental, company and community reputation.

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel requires Team Members, on a continual basis…

•    To provide a safe work environment for Team Members, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution.

•    To maintain a professional departmental, company and community reputation.

•    To enforce performance standards, policies and procedures as they relate to the department.

•    To maintain a consistent, regular attendance record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or equivalent experience.  Proven knowledge and experience on the assigned game required.  Basic knowledge of all current house procedures required. Completion of Dealer School provided by Blue Lake Casino & Hotel.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of organization.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

While employed, you must maintain a valid and active Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing 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 Team Member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to cigarette smoke, wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and to hazards of wet floors.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.