Experienced Poker Dealer

2023 CP Brand • Shakopee, MN

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About The Position

The Experienced Poker Dealer supports Canterbury Park’s mission, vision, and values by providing a smooth, standardized, mechanically efficient game and a welcoming customer experience. The dealer controls game action and players, follows card club policies and procedures, and handles collections and jackpot drops appropriately. The role also includes maintaining a professional and congenial atmosphere, working cooperatively with floor personnel, and completing related tasks as directed by the Shift Manager.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of previous poker dealing experience in a live poker room.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and pleasant personality; able to handle pressure and difficult situations.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.
• Must complete pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and work-history verification.

Nice To Haves

• Bravo experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high degree of hospitality and a positive, professional demeanor; lead by example.
• Promote morale, teamwork, and collaboration, and provide suggestions for growth to management.
• Obtain a bank and maintain sufficient chips for change, collection drops, and jackpot drops.
• Be responsible for all chips and money in the rack.
• Begin dealer rotation in complete uniform and maintain good personal hygiene.
• Know card club tournaments and promotions.
• Enter the box and exchange relevant game information with the outgoing dealer.
• Run the game efficiently and control game action and players.
• Take proper collection drops and jackpot drops.
• Notify the Board or Floor Person of vacant seats.
• Contact the Floor Person about problems or decisions and inform them of short games before they break.
• Follow card club policies regarding conduct and playing on shift.
• Cooperate with floor personnel and foster a friendly, congenial atmosphere for customers.
• Make up both decks of cards when games break.
• Help maintain the appearance of the card club.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by the Shift Manager, such as customer service, tournament administration, and handling players cards or chips.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Floating holidays and holiday premium pay.
• For eligible team members: life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• For eligible team members: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• For eligible team members: wellness programs.
• Free admission to live racing events.
• Access to special event privileges.
• Discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED