Assistant Manager, OTB-NonEx

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Property:
Fair Grounds Race Course
· Slots
· OTB & Casinos

Pay Range: $17

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Assist the OTB Manager in managing the daily operations of an Off-Track Betting Parlor such as concessions, video poker and pari-mutuels. Customer relations, supervision of staff and money management.

• Handles all aspects of customer relations
• Directs, schedules and supervises all hourly staff
• Ensures on a daily basis that all equipment within the facility is in working order and arranges repair and/or preventive maintenance
• Posts daily programs and results (video poker and Pari-mutuals)
• Takes inventory of supplies, food, beverages, etc.
• Ensures that staff have proper change for draws and paying winning tickets (video poker and pari-mutuels)
• Ensures compliance of all operational procedures and personnel policies
• Assists in executing marketing promotions at the facility
• Accurately counts, balances and prepares shipments of large amounts of cash
• Interfaces with landlord and/or facility manager promoting a harmonious relationship
• Assists with facility safety and security; food safety and emergency procedures
• Recruits for hourly positions and recommends hiring of qualified candidates
• Trains, coaches and motivates hourly staff and recommends promotion, transfer, firing or other decisions that affect the terms and conditions of employment

• Demonstrates fluent/effective English communication skills (oral and written)
• Works well with a team, demonstrate sensitivity and empathy toward others
• Works in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision (possesses stamina and endurance)
• Follows rules, guidelines, personnel policies, operational procedures and directions
• Demonstrates mastery of basic math and principles of accounting
• Demonstrates analytical reasoning, creative problem solving and problem sensitivity
• Demonstrates sound decision making and uses good judgment in all types of situations
• Demonstrates knowledge of government regulations, federal and state laws and company policies on fair and legal treatment of applicants and employees

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing preferred
• One to two years of work experience displaying increasing responsibility
• Equivalent work experience of three to five years, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Incumbent must have applied for or posses a current Louisiana Responsible Alcohol Server certification (server’s license) and attended the requisite training;
• Louisiana State Racing Commission license
• Video poker permit

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods to time; sit; use eye-hand coordination, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to walk, bend, stoop and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently…