Grand Casinos are proud to announce 10 development positions designed for Mille Lacs Band Members, spouses, dependents, and other Native Americans seeking careers with Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley.
If you are a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and highly motivated to help our tribal casinos continue to build our economy as we grow business operations, we encourage interested Mille Lacs Band members of all education levels, skill sets, and previous work experience to express your interest.
We look for the following when evaluating new teammates:
Culture fit: You love our ambitious culture that is passionate about improving lives and restoring Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe communities. You strive to display heart, empathy, and resolve in your daily interactions.
Organizational aptitude: You are a strong project and people manager, capable of driving multiple work streams and stakeholders toward deadlines and juggling priorities in a dynamic environment.
Execution machine: You thrive under pressure, consistently meeting expectations and commitments on tight deadlines, all while managing a variety of tasks and relationships in an efficient and meticulous manner. You lead through our values, while energizing people.
If your skills, characteristics, and experience match what is listed above, you are an ideal candidate for these development opportunities, and we’d like to learn more about you. We are accepting cover letters and resumes for the following development opportunities:
Director of Operations
In this role, you will be supporting the VP of Operations in both the management and the function of Security, Facilities, Grounds, Risk Management, and Projects Departments at Grand Casino. You will be integral in enabling the department leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Work alongside the VP of Operations in managing the department.
• Prepare and review financial analyses of activities, costs, and forecast data to determine departmental progress towards strategic goals and objectives.
• Create, develop, and implement effective strategies for the property, working with the VP of Operations to determine objectives for future growth and expansion.
Director of Finance
In this role, you will be supporting the VP of Finance in both the management and the function of the department. You will be integral in enabling the department leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Work alongside the VP of Finance in managing the department.
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Coordinate and manage financial projects.
• Support the management of the short- and long-term capital planning for Grand Casino.
Director of Special Projects
This role is responsible for working with the Casino Executive Team on planning and organizing the direction of activities and the coordination and monitoring of projects, communication, travel, operational plans, programs, and procedures. This position has the overall objective of improving services and responsiveness to changing requirements, driving efficiencies, and providing improved levels of services within the organization. Work also may involve preparing detailed reports, summaries, recommendations, and project plans. This role will assist in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships and communication between executive team members. This position reports to the General Manager and requires regular communication and the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Work closely with the Property Executive team to support initiatives and drive forward projects.
• Support the GM/AGM and act as a resource for other team members of the executive group.
• Work closely with the GM/AGM to review and evaluate departmental performance and take appropriate steps to resolve unsatisfactory results.
Director of Hospitality
In this role, you will be supporting the VP of Hospitality in both the management and the function of Food and Beverage, Hotel, Golf, and Retail operations at Grand Casino. You will work with the VP to provide and define strategic direction to continually improve Grand Casinos Hospitality areas. You will be integral in enabling the department leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Support the VP of Hospitality in managing and guiding the Hospitality department.
• Prepare and review financial analyses of activities, costs, and forecast data to determine departmental progress towards strategic goals and objectives.
• Create, develop, and implement effective strategies for the property, working with the VP of Hospitality to determine objectives for future growth and expansion.
Director of Gaming
Provide support for the VP of Slots and Director of Table Games in managing all gaming function. Works in conjunction with the VP and Director to define the strategic direction and implement strategies to continually improve the gaming operations. This role will assist in managing and growing an innovative team at Grand Casino.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Work closely with and support the VP of Slots and the Director of Table Games in managing all functions of the Gaming Department.
• Assist in defining the strategic direction and implementing strategies that continually improve the gaming operations.
• Formulate and administer department policies and activities including development of short- and long-term goals.
We look forward to meeting with you to personally discuss how we can partner to achieve your development goals.
Please send your cover letter and resume by September 14 to HKTalentAcquisitions@grcasinos.com (for Grand Casino Hinckley) or MLTalentAcquisitions@grcasinos.com (for Grand Casino Mille Lacs.