Keno Writer Runner (Swing)
Wildhorse Resort & Casino · Pendleton, OR · 2 wk ago
Writing$16/hrPart-time
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure customer satisfaction and casino play through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
- Promptly accepts tickets presented by customers and writes Keno tickets.
- Provide customer assistance on Keno play, utilizing the playing guide instructions.
- Works in different stations of the game area, such as calling the game, punching draw cards, recording numbers called, or serving as a runner for tickets played outside the keno area.
- Re/checks tickets upon request, and computes and pays the correct amount of winning ticket(s).
- Follows a procedure sequence, as set forth by the department manager, to properly coordinate the game: copies the tickets, time stamps the tickets, and returns copies to the customer.
- Performs functions within established time frames to ensure game tickets are issued within game time frames.
- As a runner, pick up tickets and collect money from customers outside the Keno area, return copies of the play tickets to the customer, and any winnings payable after the game.
- Maintains and fills all Keno supply stations, ticket holders, crayons, and play guides.
- Remains knowledgeable on Keno/Casino activities/events to pass on accurate information to customers.
- Gets authorization for payoffs over a specified amount from the supervisor.
- Responds to customer inquiries and complaints as effectively as possible, and directs any difficult situations to the supervisor.
- Complies with Internal Control, regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policy and procedures, safety codes, etc.
- Prompts reports any concerns to the supervisor.
- Promote internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
- Ensures that the operation of equipment, tools, and materials is handled safely.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum six (6) months of cash handling experience or customer service background.
- Needs to stand and/or walk for long periods in a noisy environment; performs repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; moves quickly throughout the casino to comply with game time standards.
- High School diploma or GED or ten years’ experience.
- Effective communication skills - verbally able to provide instruction, respond to questions, and have exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities.
- Demonstrate basic math computation skills - adding, subtraction, and cash handling skills.
- Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude toward all employees and guests.
- Requires a High-Security Gaming License clearance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.