Blackjack Dealer School
About The Position
PENN Entertainment is hiring candidates for a structured Blackjack Dealer School that prepares participants to become Table Games Dealers at Hollywood Casino & Hotel. The program includes two weeks of hands-on training focused on Blackjack fundamentals, with an audition at the end of Week 2 required for casino-floor placement. Training pay is $15.00 per hour. The posting states that dealer pay can reach $28.00 per hour on average based on tips pooled and evenly distributed among dealers each pay period. Candidates who pass the audition may follow a part-time Blackjack Dealer path or a full-time Dealer/Supervisor (Dual Rate) path. In the dual-rate role’s first 90 days, participants deal four days per week and supervise one day per week, with ongoing shadowing and mentorship as they transition into leadership. The shift is late evening/overnights. Candidates must be at least 21 and eligible for a valid gaming license.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old and eligible for a valid gaming license.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
- Comfortable with numbers and able to pass a basic math test during the interview.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with strong communication skills.
- Passion for customer service and building positive guest experiences.
- High energy, a team-player mindset, and the ability to handle challenges professionally.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate when handling chips, cash, and calculations.
- Must pass the audition at the end of Week 2 to qualify for casino-floor placement.
Responsibilities
- Learn the rules, procedures, and variations of Blackjack and other table games.
- Handle cards, chips, and cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Understand game security and protect company assets while ensuring fair play.
- Provide courteous, professional guest service and create positive player experiences.
- Learn company policies, departmental procedures, and state gaming regulations.
- Complete two weeks of Blackjack training and pass the audition at the end of Week 2 to qualify for casino-floor placement.
- In the full-time Dealer/Supervisor (Dual Rate) path, deal four days per week and supervise one day per week during the first 90 days.
- Attend ongoing shadowing and mentorship while transitioning into leadership in the dual-rate path.
Benefits
- Day-one medical coverage (benefits may vary by position).
- 401(k) matching (benefits may vary by position).
- Annual performance bonus (benefits may vary by position).
- Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- Paid time off, earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
- Recognition programs with cash rewards and gift cards.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Lindenwood University discounts.
- Diversity scholarship for team members' children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
