San Manuel, Morongo casinos to fill hundreds of positions at upcoming hiring fairs – The Whittier Daily News

Two casinos in the Inland Empire are hiring for hundreds of positions in the months ahead.

In Highland, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is looking to fill 500 jobs at San Manuel Casino as part of a $550 million expansion that will add more than 2,000 full-time employees this year.

Some 35 miles away in Cabazon, the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is hiring dozens of workers to man food and beverage operations.

Casinos, many of which are open, have adopted new technology in the COVID-19 pandemic with additions made to protect employees and clientele. Thermal cameras can scan patrons temperatures or run facial recognition to identify customers or employees. Antiviral coatings can be applied to touchscreens to minimize contact with biohazards.

The San Manuel Casino will hold a virtual hiring fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 18 where job seekers can visit with hiring managers, book on-the-spot interviews and browse a collection of videos to learn more about the casino.

Those interested in attending the online job fair should go to careerexpo.sanmanuel.com to be assigned an interview time based on availability.

Phase one of the resorts upgrades will feature an expanded gaming space, a 24-hour restaurant and a high-end dining venue, as well as new retail shops. The second phase will include 429 luxury rooms and suites, premium dining venues, an elevated pool and spa, new retail spaces and an event venue.

San Manuel broke ground on its expansion more than two years ago and has already completed some elements of the project, including multiple new high-limit rooms, an expanded gift shop and a six-story parking structure.

A variety of openings are available in cage operations, human resources, information technology, slots, security and table games, among other areas.

Unlike many other casinos, San Manuel offers dealers a table-for-table tip structure that allows them to keep the tips they earn on that table.

The casino reopened in June after being closed for months during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

The venue has implemented a number of safeguards aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Masks must be worn by all workers and guests. Other measures include social distancing, frequent hand washing, proper ventilation, routine sanitizing of hard surfaces and health and safety communication with guests and employees.

The casino generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue for California.

The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will hold a job fair from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 in the Morongo Grand Ballroom at 49020 Seminole Drive in Cabazon.

Available positions include assistant servers, bakers, beverage porters, cashiers, cooks, dishwashers, food runners, hosts, liquor control clerks, pastry cooks and food and beverage supervisors.

Job applicants are asked to complete an online application at morongocasinoresort.com/employment.before attending the event.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees and dependents, and life insurance options for full and part-time team workers. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, vacation tie, jury duty pay, paid meal breaks and free meals.

Employees are also entitled to discounts at Morongo restaurants and various enterprises, including Sage Spa, Canyon Lanes Bowling and the Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.

The casino, owned by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, reopened in May after being closed because of COVID-19 mandates. Guests must wear a face covering to enter and keep it on while in the casino.

Health screenings will be conducted upon entry and those with a temperature of 100.4F or above will not be allowed to enter.

As one of the largest employers in Riverside County, Morongo provides thousands of local jobs and generates nearly $3 billion in annual economic activity.

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