Dealer - S x15 (Cape Town) at Sun International

Job Purpose

• Responsible to be the frontline customer service point in facilitating the play of casino tables games whilst providing exceptional service on the floor in accordance with company standards and gaming regulations

Key Performance Areas

Prepared Work Area

• Check gaming area, table and float and ensure ready for play
• Checks operating equipment prior to start of shift including shuffling machines; cards; chips; etc to ensure all is functioning and ready for play
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Communicate and follow-up on the correction of any equipment faults or defects

Game Play

• Deal the relevant tables games (blackjack, Poker; Punto Banco, Baccarat; American Roulette; or any other game as per business unit requirements)
• Handle all player transaction requirements with regards placing of bets and paying out including cash and chip transactions
• Provides audible and precise game commentary
• Monitor and report on guest play and action (when required) on the Casino system
• Keeps inspector informed of information relevant to the games and escalate any suspicious betting patterns or underage gambling
• Opening and Closing of tables
• Game hand over – Dealer to dealer and /or inspector
• Conduct cash-ups and reconcile float at the end of shift
• Substantiate and report on any float variances
• Secure and transport float as required

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Requirements
Minimum requirements (Education and Experience)

• Grade 12 or equivalent national qualification in gaming operations
• Previous experience in a customer facing role
• 1 year experience as a Tables Dealer
• 1 year experience in the gaming industry
• Demonstrated competence in all requirements (including an ability to deal blackjack and roulette) and participation as part of a practical Dealing School

Work conditions and special requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Work in a smoking environment
• Physical mobility to move around as per job requirements (including with the use of aids)
• Full visual acuity (ability to discern colours)
• Manual Dexterity – ability to handle chips and cards with both hands

Certifications/Accreditation/Registration/Licenses

• Meet the requirements for a gaming licence

Skills and competencies

• Core & personal behavioural competencies
• Problem Solving
• Collecting Information (listening; asking questions)
• Dealing with Customers
• Handling conflict
• Checking
• Following Instructions
• Emotional resilience
• Honesty in the handling of cash
• Presentable

Technical proficiency competencies 

• English verbal communication skills
• Numerical skills (calculations of large numbers)
• Deal tables games including Roulette / Blackjack
• Use Gaming Tables equipment – chip handling, chipping machines, Shuffling machines
• Betting procedures
• Compliance procedures and regulations
• Basic responsible gambling principles
• Basic computer skills