(Position Filled) Senior Surveillance Operator - Europe - €24K + €3.6K accommodation + €2K Bonus

Job Title:                    (Position Filled) Senior Surveillance Operator

Salary:                        €24K + €3.6K Accommodation + €2K Bonus

Location:                   Europe

 

Position Summary

  • The Senior Operator, Surveillance is to provide monitoring and analysis of all gaming and cash handling areas and activity.

  • To be able to gather and analyses data from various sources.

  • To ensure that any violations and/or suspected violations of the law and company regulations are logged and reported to the Surveillance Shift Supervisor and/or Shift Manager in a timely manner.

  •  The Senior Operator, Surveillance will act in the role of Shift Supervisor, Surveillance  when required.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintains Effective Relationship with Internal Customers

  • Acts as a role model by maintaining a professional image in all dealings with customers, whether in person, by telephone/radio, electronically, etc.

  • Meets the customers' requirements and expectations through the prompt and accurate relaying of information.

  • Uses discretion in handling difficult situations, and step in to provide support to Operators, when required.

  • Builds credibility with customers through professional behaviour.

  • Liaises with other departments to promote the Surveillance department.

  • Uses discretion in handling difficult situations with the assistance of a Shift Manager.

  • Contributes to the teams' effectiveness of the Surveillance team by promoting a professional image and handling all situations with the required confidentially.

  • Represents team concerns to the superiors.

  • Motivates, coaches and counsels’ staff in a timely manner, ensuring all counselling sessions are appropriately and accurately documented.

  • Maintains employee morale and professionalism by promoting a positive work environment.

Works as Part of a Team

  • Contributes to team effectiveness by keeping informed and shares knowledge and technical skills.

  • Maintains effective reporting procedures by ensuring all reports are completed in a timely manner and filed appropriately, keeping appropriate personnel always informed.

  • Provides back up support to all team members to ensure the professional image and integrity of the Surveillance department is maintained.

  • Acts in the Role of Supervisor as required.

  • Trains, support, and guidance to less experience staff.

Analyses Information From Information Technology Systems

  • Evaluates and analyses information from multiple sources.

  • Responds to situations identified through surveillance and computer analysis systems.

  • Maintains control and confidentiality of Surveillance and computer systems.

  • Maintains shift statistics data gathering.

Operates Central Monitoring /Communication Console

  • Observes and analyses gaming and cash handling areas using advanced IT systems, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

  • Monitors VIP/Junkets single and small salons

  • Label, file, document, and store recording mediums.

  • Reviews gaming and cash handling activities to ensure procedures have been complied with and integrity maintained.

  • Ensures that appropriate equipment is functioning, submitting appropriate reports when equipment is not functioning.

  • Operates advanced IT systems and communication equipment in accordance with operating requirements.

Survey Staff/ Customers Activity from the Monitor Room

  • Monitors staff and customers in accordance with "Code of Ethics, Conduct and Professional Behaviors" Policy.

  • Monitors illegal/suspicious activity of staff and customers within gaming and cash handling area, ensuring detected activities are reported to appropriate personnel.

  • Monitors, analyze and review gaming and cash handling activities, including high action, junket activity, count procedures, point of sale, etc.

  • Monitors the integrity of gaming and cash handling functions through observing and reporting procedural violations, reviewing equipment, auditing transactions and table games hold percentages, etc.

Report on Illegal Activities

  • Monitors detect and report on irregular, suspicious and illegal activities, ensuring appropriate personnel are informed.

  • Document at illegal activities using recording mediums and the appropriate electronic reporting system.

Confidentiality & Policy

  • Safeguards all confidential information whilst exercising due care to prevent its improper disclosure or use.

  • Complies with all company policies, rules, regulations, procedures and department ethics; and to perform all duties in accordance with the highest professional standards at all times.

Assists in the Training of New and Existing Employees

  • Coaches new Surveillance team members on the job.

  • Coaches team members on an individual basis, presenting new information accurately and in a timely, approachable manner.

  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

  • Reports accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to superiors and relevant departments.

  • Performs other reasonable job duties as assigned by superiors from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Experience in Casino Surveillance 

  • Secondary School Graduate 

  • Basic Mathematics 

  • High Level of Casino Game Protection 

  • Computer literate 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in Surveillance Supervisory/Management role for minimum 2 years

  • High School degree or experience relevant to the position

  • Fulfil continues 18 months of employment within the current position

  • Satisfactory rating of the Annual Performance Appraisal

  • Any disciplinary actions will be subject to departmental review

Skills/ Competencies

  • High level of professionalism and integrity

  • Good organizational skills and time management

  • Observant, attentive, and aware

  • High Level of Casino Game Protection

  • Microsoft Office Suite literate

  • Attention to detail

  • Proven interpersonal skills

  • Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal)

Personal Competencies

  • Displays a high commitment to delivering results

  • Leads others to achieve business objectives

  • Communicates effectively

  • Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results

  • Displays the highest level of integrity

  • Ability to maintain discretion

  • Self-motivated

  • Approachable

 

TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO  CHRISTINE@GRS-RECRUIT.COM

(Position Filled) Field Service Engineer - flexible location (Nottingham; Northampton; East Anglia) - £26-29K + Car + Benefits + Bonus

Job Title:                 (Position Filled) Field Service Engineer 

Salary:                    £26-29K depending on experience + Car + Benefits + Bonus

Location:               Flexible (Nottingham; Northampton; East Anglia) 

 

Job Function

A leading Operator of Adult Gaming Centres is seeking a talented Field Service Engineer / Technician to take responsibility for the maintenance and repair of their Electronic Gaming Equipment.

Main Responsibilities and Key Tasks

Operational

  • To service and maintain all gaming equipment and ancillary equipment in your venues.

  • To complete all service calls, technical updates and maintenance works.

  • To assist with Gaming machine installations and removals.

  • Develop and support communication lines with operations, management and third parties to aid effective information flow.

  • To attend technical training courses from third party suppliers.

  • To provide service cover outside of the normal working area when required.

Customer Service

  • To promote the company in a positive manner when interacting with customers.

  • To ensure that your presentation, work and approach reflects well upon the company.

  • To carry out your role in a polite and courteous manner.

  • To promote the concept of teamwork to enhance business opportunities and achievement.

Security

  • To follow and adhere to the machine key policy.

  • To ensure that procedures relating to security of cash are upheld when visiting venues.

Administration

  • To ensure all Company equipment is maintained in a good condition and properly accounted for.

  • To complete expense & mileage sheets in accordance with company policy/guidelines.

  • To adhere to the company car policy.

  • To order and return all gaming machine replacement parts in the time specified by each manufacturer.

Required Skills

  • Preferred experience within a relevant industry.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Preferred experience in basic networking protocols.

  • Good keyboard skills and intermediate level PC skills including excel.

  • Ability to learn new techniques and skills.

Requirements

  • To carry out any other reasonable duties and requests as required.

  • To ensure that personal conduct is at all times of a manner that reflects favourably on the you and the company and that a presentable appearance is maintained at all times.

  • To promote the company in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external contacts or at any other opportunity.

  • To ensure a good working environment is established in order to obtain the maximum commitment of staff.

Health and Safety

  • To adhere to all company health and safety practices and procedures ensuring that safety of employees and the customer is protected.

  • In the event of health and safety issues arising, ensure appropriate action is taken through the company’s health and safety representative or external agencies where appropriate.

Communication

  • To attend meetings and reviews as and when required.

  • Ensure communication is accurate and in line with our policies on data protection.

  • Ensure all confidential information accessed in your role is protected and not disclosed.

 

To discover more about the opportunity please send your CV to  christine@grs-recruit.com

(Position Filled) Assistant Casino Director - €112K + Expat Package

Job Title:                     (Position Filled) Assistant Casino Director

Salary:                        €112K + Expat Package

 

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Casino Director is responsible for daily operations to maximise efficiency, performance and profitability.

  • Responsible for ensuring the very best gaming experience, guest services and cash control.

  • Accountable for gaming results and initiatives, they ensure that the casino, its assets and integrity are protected, by maintaining policies and procedures and ensuring the Casino Management System (CMS) and the data are utilized correctly to support the business.

  • Responsible for managing, motivating and inspiring staff fostering teamwork, team morale, engagement and open, honest communication.

  • Ensures full compliance of both internal rules as well as local regulations and requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works closely with the Casino Director to ensure maximum effectiveness and profitability of the operation.

  • Liaises with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the overall operation.

  • Ensures the integrity of the gaming and the whole casino operations.

  • Promotes and builds outstanding guest relations through positive and continuing visibility to customers, soliciting/requesting feedback, and responding to guest concerns appropriately and professionally to resolve any issues.

  • Dealing with requests from customers to include establishing and accepting cheques from players up to their pre-approved limits.

  • Authorizing complimentary facilities to players based on their worth.

  • Ensures and anticipate that the casino equipment is fully functional.

  • Ensures that disputes are settled fairly and honestly.

  • Monitors performance standards regularly.

  • Evaluates all gaming operations and make recommendations for changes, which could lead to revenue generation or expense savings.

  • Reviews and recommends policies and procedures and controls that safeguard assets and enhances operation.

  • Establishes standards to evaluate staff performance in attainment of company’s objectives.

  • Reviews new technology in operational areas and recommends improvements that enhance financial results and increase market share.

  • Reviews analysis of operations, cost, and forecast data to determine progress towards approved plans, goals, and objectives.

  • Management accountability for all team members for day to day and long-term operations to include hiring, training and developing employees which includes coaching, mentoring and appropriate performance management.

  • To closely monitor and guide the team of Shift Managers to reach their full potential.

  • Ensure the division is run fairly and that everyone is treated with consideration and respect.

  • Ensure subordinates receive the support required to fulfil their function.

  • Ensure that discipline is maintained to a high standard.

  • Maintain the morale and open lines of communication among staff and resolve grievances.

  • Act as a role model to the departmental team both inside and outside of the casino.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

  • High level of integrity

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  • Preferably multilingual, French and English are required

  • High level of presentation

  • Strong leadership qualities with proven ability to lead a team and support colleagues and supervisors

  • Business focused; customer service orientation required

  • IT skills and knowledge, Microsoft Office products

  • Experience of working with CMS

  • Full day to day oversight of the Casino

  • Full knowledge of Casino P&L

  • Preparation of budgets for P&L and Capex

  • Full knowledge and application of Labour Code

  • Strong knowledge of tables and slots departments

  • Strong knowledge of other casino departments i.e. cash desk, reception, surveillance, marketing, HR and finance

  • Requires ability to analyze data and report upwards

  • Lead by example

  • Commercially minded

  • Empathetic, Modest, Discreet, Loyal

  • 15-20 years’ experience in regulated high end and volume environment in properly regulated casinos, preferably in multiple jurisdictions

  • Preferably high degree in related field

 

TO FIND OUT MORE AND/OR TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV TO STEVEN@GRS-RECRUIT.COM

(Position Filled) Venue Director, Casino - London - £100K+

Job Title:                    (Position Filled) Venue Director - Casino

Salary:                        £100K+          

Location:                   London

 

The Role

  • The Venue Director will help to set the strategy and provide leadership to all Heads of Departments in the venue, delivering financial targets and efficiencies agreed by the senior leadership team

  • The Venue Director will establish and implement a robust commercial business plan, based on agreed objectives, which will fully maximise the standing of the casino as an industry leading gaming and entertainment venue

Responsibilities

  • Management and Leadership of the venue

  • Overall responsibility for the development and execution of venue business plan

  • Vigilant and highly visible operational leadership and management

  • Evident commercial awareness across every department

  • Continuous consultation and communication with Group Operations Director

  • Positive, efficient and productive relationships forged with the senior management team

  • A relentless focus on overall guest satisfaction

  • Lead a culture of high performing, guest-oriented teams and individuals

  • Innovative and entrepreneurial thinking aligned with the broader Company strategic plan

  • Management of key partnerships and stakeholders

Key Accountabilities

Financial Performance

  • Lead the venue in meeting its targets though development of capital and operating budgets, policies and procedures, and action plans to support the business plan

  • Driving commercial success by being a visible leader

  • Achievement of budgeted EBITDA

  • Increase gaming revenues in line with business plan

  • Increase of hospitality revenues in line with business plan

  • Focused on minimising any financial risk

  • P&L accountability

  • Audit responsibilities

  • Commercial understanding and evidence of supporting the scheduling of the site to the needs of the business for every department

  • Support the creation and submission of departmental business plans that will encourage growth of revenue; growth of people; growth of products and growth of processes

Customer Service

  • Ensure that guests enjoy a positive experience through meeting service standards  

  • Display a relentless focus on overall customer satisfaction levels

  • Lead by example and have a prominent presence on the operational floor displaying internal and external customer service standards

  • Support the development; implementation and sustained performance of an internal culture that supports the business customer service strategy

  • Provide strategic improvements in service delivery through observation and feedback to direct reports, with particular reference to the improvement and introduction of customer service initiatives

Leading the People

  • Lead the development of an accountable customer focussed culture and work climate in the operation

  • Display vigilant and highly visible operational leadership and management skills

  • Leads by example in the positive implementation of business initiatives

  • Manage the speedy and efficient resolution of property issues

  • Accountability for the assessment and performance of Senior Managers/Heads of Department within the site

  • Has an awareness and works towards sustaining and improving employee satisfaction levels

  • Motivate employees towards high standards of performance by co-ordinating and ensuring the provision of regular and consistent coaching and feedback

  • Focused on creating an internal talent pool of employees by supporting the succession planning and L&D programmes

Compliance

  • Minimise risk to business and self by ensuring operations and personal license commitments are carried out in accordance with legislative regulations 

  • Leads by example and in accordance to the operations emergency procedures

  • Directing personnel and customers during emergency periods in conjunction with the security team

  • Daily demonstrates legislative compliance, adherence and knowledge to:

    • License Conditions & Codes of Practice

    • Gaming Procedures

    • Responsible Gambling

    • Anti-Money Laundering and Associated Policies

    • Anti-Money Lending

    • Data Protection

    • Liquor licensing conditions

    • Health & Safety

Business Planning and Development

  • Contribute to ongoing growth in the operation through supporting the General Manager & key Stakeholders

  • Identify problems with the business operations and provide commercially astute and timely solutions for them

  • Based on a clear and insightful understanding of the market and industry trends create plans and strategies to improve financial performance

  • Working with direct reports to implement and bring to life these operational plans

  • Assess value and usage of company loyalty scheme and direct change as appropriate

  • Ensure that the operation meets its regulatory obligations through overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures that make compliance easy to understand and achieve operationally

Teamwork

  • Fosters a professional and ethical working culture applied appropriately across a diverse workforce and customer base        

  • Leads by example and fosters an open and transparent communication with the aim to maximise opportunities

  • Supports the growth and development of all direct reports

  • Manages external stakeholders, partners and relevant third-party relationships with tact, awareness and intelligence (eg Local Authority, Police and Gambling Commission)

  • Works duty management shifts as required

  • Works closely with the Head of Operations to ensure that policies and procedures in relation to the consumption of liquor and the behaviour of staff and customers are adhered to throughout the property 24/7 and that a consistent approach is applied

  • Establishes a positive, efficient and productive relationship with internal and external service providers

  • As directed by the Group Operations Director and/or stakeholders carries out specific tasks, projects or assignments and records or reports findings as appropriate

  • Role models the expected Professional behaviours and reinforces appropriate behaviours and actions

  • Positively leads by example in the support of cultural change

Skills and Knowledge

Entry Requirements:               

  • Minimum of 5 years senior Management experience, preferably in a Casino, Hospitality, Retail or Service environment

  • Holds or is eligible to hold a PML

Essential Knowledge:                          

  • Knowledge of the UK gaming regulatory and legislative requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of service industry and service culture

  • Proven capability and knowledge of delivering strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial processes

  • Proven managerial and leadership experience of large multi-function teams

  • Demonstratable commercial acumen

Desirable Knowledge:         

  • Extensive knowledge of casino or similar operation and the Hospitality industry

  • Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment and other legislative requirements

Essential Skills:                                                             

  • Adapts management style to positively, productively and efficiently liaise with all levels of management

  • Commercially astute and Customer Service focused

  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

  • Concise and positively enforced communication and negotiation skills

  • Proven people management skills with the ability to nurture staff development

  • Ability to visualize the future direction and strategies to lead the operations forward

  • Service Focused

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to manage diversity through displaying robust leadership & management qualities

  • Ability to display a visible leadership presence in a fast paced, high volume, highly pressurised environment

Essential Personal Characteristics:   

  • Proactive and reactive leadership & management skills

  • Commercial

  • Strong customer focus

  • Articulate communicator

  • Leads by example

  • Individual of highest integrity

  • Organised and efficient approach to work

TO FIND OUT MORE AND/OR TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV TO STEVEN@GRS-RECRUIT.COM

 

(Position Filled) Head of Payments - Malta or Cyprus - attractive salary

Job title: (Position Filled) Head of Payments 

Salary: Attractive

Location: Malta or Cyprus

As Head of payments your role will be to manage and report on PSP performance, whilst supporting new integrations and optimization of existing ones – working in a cycle of assessment, action and achievement.

Bring your best, to assist in ensuring new strategic projects are in line with operational needs, functionalities and legal requirements and manage the payment technical backlog. You will work together with our tech department to find solutions and perform the necessary product testing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will take care of PSP reporting by analyzing trends in terms of volumes, success rate, and performance.

  • Research new payment methods and monitor user journey throughout the cashier with a strong customer-oriented view.

  • Work on the onboarding of new payment solutions for current and future target markets

  • You will be the first contact with payment providers, and you manage escalations of payments related issues between internal and external parties.

  • Prepare and maintain payments documentation regarding the internal processes, procedures and general information.

  • You’ll act as support and back-up to the management and be the point of contact for internal stakeholders, assisting with queries related to meeting both business and legal requirements.

  • Keeping yourself updated and informed on new payments solutions for the industry through research and networking.

Skills & Experience:

  • Creative and great ideas to make processes better, quicker, or more accurate and we want to hear your thoughts!

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role

  • Extensive knowledge of Devcode(PIQ) & Praxis: routing, fallbacks, rules, etc

  • Able to establish and maintain strong relationships with all payment providers

  • Support with the review, evaluation and development of business cases for new projects in line with the company strategy

  • Monitor PSP costs and invoices, and document and report on any major issues affecting payments processing. You also assist the Finance department in reconciliation processes and mismatch analysis.

  • You assist with technical backlog items, end user testing, bug alerting and monitoring.

  • Proven understanding of reviewing processes and system functionalities and driving optimization and improvement efforts.

TO FIND OUT MORE AND/OR TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV TO CHRISTINE@GRS-RECRUIT.COM