Pennsylvania casinos are multimillion dollar businesses operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The possibilities for employment almost exceed the imagination. PA casinos provide a wealth of employment opportunities for individuals with an enterprising spirit and the ability to work well with the general public. No matter what educational or professional background, there may be a job waiting for you at one of the PA casinos.
Job titles, responsibilities and duties of positions vary depending on the needs of each individual casino but the basic parameters remain the same. Many entry-level positions exist but there are also many levels of supervisory positions. For example, entry-level cashiers answer to lead cashiers, who report to cage supervisors, whose work is overseen by a controller or financial manager. With proper drive and dedication, opportunities will exist for those looking for advancement.
PA casino jobs are most often located on the casino floor, food & beverage, hotel accommodations and corporate administration.
Casino Floor
Most casino floor positions require employees to wear a uniform which is determined by the casino’s overall theme or type of position. Both men and women need to adhere to strict dress codes. Casino floor employees must possess outgoing and friendly personalities.
Common casino floor positions include:
Cashiers
Cocktail Servers
Casino Hosts
Table Games Dealers
Pit Bosses/Managers
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage positions are available on casino floors, restaurants, lounges and bars. Many entry-level jobs are available in this area with little or no experience. Most positions are extremely labor-intensive so applicants should be in good physical shape and have the ability to move quickly.
Common food & beverage positions include:
Hosts/Hostesses
Cocktail Servers
Waiters/Waitresses
Food Preparation
Bus Persons/Dishwashers
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations have always been available at the PA casino resort locations while others have expanded their gaming operations to include hotel facilities. This has generated additional employment opportunities for both entry-level and supervisory positions at the Pennsylvania casino properties. Many positions rely on tips for a portion of income so excellent customer service skills are essential.
Common hotel positions include:
Front Desk
Concierge
Door/Bell Attendant
Parking Attendant
Housekeeping
Corporate Administration
A tremendous amount of energy goes into the operation of a casino enterprise. Developing strategic goals and objectives, making decisions, analyzing information and evaluating results are critical for success. Hiring, training and communicating both internally and externally are coordinated through various corporate departments.
Common positions in corporate administration include:
Human Resources
Accounting/Finance
Information Technology (IT)
Marketing/Sales
Security
Networking With LinkedIn
Networking is a critical component of any successful job search and LinkedIn is a free service to make those connections. Even if you are not conducting a current job search, LinkedIn can help open doors in the future by developing your professional network with the hiring managers and others in relation to PA casino job opportunities.
LinkedIn can also be used to find information on a variety of topics including what skills seem to be the most popular within a certain industry, job title or category. Company Profiles on LinkedIn not only show statistical data but also recent hires, promotions and employees who are connected to you and your connections.
If you want to engage professionals in the PA Casino Industry, then the PA Casino Industry Group on LinkedIn is the place to be!
The best approach to take as a prospective applicant is to visit the employment pages on the PA casino website in the city where you would like to be considered for employment. Follow the links below to browse the latest PA casino job openings and apply online.
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