Summary
The Entertainment/Special Events Assistant Manager provides essential support to the Entertainment Manager, Chief Hospitality Officer, and the overall success of live entertainment across both Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort. This position is responsible for the advance and management of confirmed, ticketed shows and special activities/events. This position is key to booking and management of local talent for the Casino Arizona Bingo Hall and all lounges at both properties. This position serves as a liaison between the Entertainment and other internal departments and is responsible for responding to and resolving any guest related issues involving Entertainment.
The Entertainment/Special Events Assistant Manager works closely with Box Office and Production management to advance & manage ticketed events as assigned by the Entertainment Manager. They will also work closely with licensed talent buyers and local reps to ensure all lounge entertainment operations follow company directives. This position assists the Entertainment Manager in post-event evaluation and analysis. This position may assist with interviewing, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating team members as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience HS/GED required; College degree or equivalent from two-year/four-year college in entertainment/hospitality management preferred; three to four years related experience, in a supervisory or management role, in an upscale, high energy, casino and/or entertainment venue.
Computer Skills Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications. Amadeus, Salesforce, InfoGenesis, SWS, Datamagine experience a plus. Must be proficient in social media applications.
Other Qualifications Excellent time management and organizational skills required. Must possess superb customer service and strong communication skills and the ability to creatively seek out and implement innovative solutions. Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be able to dress and present themselves in a professional manner. Must be team oriented and able to work well with cross functional groups.
Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for extended or prolonged periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Must have ability to work with specialized hand tools for installation/repair with occasional work in tightly confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; secondary smoke; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.