Director of Operations - Little Six Casino

Director of Operations - Little Six Casino

Job Category: Casino

Requisition Number: GMOFL
018564

• Posted :
  November 20, 2025
• Full-Time

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Little Six Casino
2450 Sioux Trail NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Are you ready to lead one of the most iconic gaming destinations in Minnesota? Step into the spotlight as the Director of Operations - Little Six Casino! In this dynamic role, you'll oversee all property operations—from gaming and food & beverage to facilities and team development—while shaping the strategy and future of the property. We're looking for a seasoned, strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, drives performance, and inspires teams at every level.

If you're passionate about creating exceptional experiences, building strong teams, and driving operational excellence, this the role for you. Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and 401(k) starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let Little Six Casino and the SMSC Gaming Enterprise help get you there!

Job Overview: The Director of Operations - Little Six Casino is responsible for leading all property operations including gaming, cage, food and beverage, retail, building maintenance and environmental services. This role is also responsible to ensure alignment with all support services provided by the Gaming Enterprise.

The Director of Operations is responsible for carrying out all duties within the scope of this role as well as any additional responsibilities reasonably assigned by the President/CEO and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Gaming Enterprise Board of Directors. This includes managing, planning, directing, developing, communicating, and coordinating all activities of the department while collaborating across all Enterprise divisions to support strategic outcomes and financial performance.

Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape, industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends. The primary focus is to ensure that Little Six Casino is positioned for long-term operational success and financial sustainability.

Provide excellent leadership, development, engagement and oversight of all the leaders and teams under the position's direct responsibility. This position is strategic, analytical, and operational in focus and will work collaboratively with all leaders and teams to achieve the required outcomes. This position is a critical member of senior leadership providing leadership, supporting all enterprise initiatives and modeling leadership for the entire enterprise.

Must have a high degree of credibility and demonstrate the ability to contribute value at all levels within the Enterprise.

The Director of Operations position has direct responsibility to lead and develop all Little Six Team Members, including managers, shift managers, supervisors, exempt, and non-exempt team members. Provides leadership, coaching, development and growth opportunities for Leaders and Team Members. Continuously builds an environment of engagement, trust, inclusion, open communication, creative and diverse thinking, problem solving and a collaborative team effort. Provide leadership that is aligned with SMSC GE purpose, vision and values.

Lead by setting an example where actions and behavior are consistent with values and communication. Ensure that the team members have the necessary support, information and training to effectively contribute to the team. Focus the team on expectations to support objectives and stakeholders of the SMSC GE and SMSC.

Responsible for developing and executing the overall strategy for Little Six Casino as well as managing operational and financial performance. This position is also responsible for implementing Gaming Enterprise-wide key initiatives that impact Little Six Casino. The role also fulfills additional responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Operations/General Manager of Mystic Lake, the President/CEO and the SMSC Gaming Enterprise Board of Directors.

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The Work You’ll Lead:

• Responsible for the overall leadership, management, direction, and performance of Little Six Casino, including all departments and…