Mission Indians' San Manuel Band is continuing its hiring drive as it prepares to launch Phase 1 of its casino expansion project on July 24. This date is significant as it marks the 35th anniversary of the San Manuel Casino. The start of Phase 1 includes a larger gaming space, 24-hour restaurants, high-end dining areas, and new retail locations. The casino expansion adds 1,300 slots, making it the most slot machines under a roof on the west coast. Later this year, San Manuel will open its first on-site hotel with 432 luxury rooms and suites, premium dining areas, and best-in-class event venues.

San Manuel is on track to fill the approximately 2500 new positions needed by the end of 2021. Efforts to fill hospitality jobs begin in mid-July, while hiring continues for chefs, cashiers, custodians/conservators, groundskeepers and more. There's a $1,000 welcome bonus and up to $300 perks for chefs, kitchen staff, and custodians.

As San Manuel Casino celebrates its 35th anniversary, there's an interesting story to tell about its team members' long-term dedication. More than 40% of its employees have been with San Manuel for more than five years, and five team members have worked together in companies since the bingo hall door opened 35 years ago. Each of the five has taken a unique path, and all have found value in being part of the San Manuel family.

"I remember sitting in the building when the tables were bolted to the floor and the ceilings weren't set yet. We had about 100 employees who were talking about how San Manuel would be the biggest bingo hall and that we had a great opportunity for something new in the community," said Deanna Cena, director of experiential marketing and an employee of 35 years.

San Manuel Casino first opened as a bingo hall on July 24, 1986. In 1994, the bingo hall was expanded to a 100,000 square foot casino featuring slot machines and card games. The 2021 expansion will add 1,300 slot machines, 40 table games, a new high-restricted gaming room area, three luxury retail stores, two luxury dining options, and two new levels of expanded gaming space that include a 17-story hotel tower.

According to table game floor supervisor Karen Knight, another one-day team member, "Everyone I worked with in each department was a blast, and it was fun for me. It doesn't even feel like 35 years. Time flies, but I'm having a great time."

One of the things that resonated with team members and the surrounding community is the generosity San Manuel has shown over the decades. The tribe has donated millions of dollars to local charities, including $7 million to Mary's Mercy Center for homeless shelters and $25 million to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. This is part of San Manuel's Yawa's core values - to act on one's beliefs - it gives back to what the tribe calls home and inspires them to support charities that are working to create a better tomorrow.  바카라사이트 순위

"I worked at the casino for 35 years and now I'm part of something that absolutely gives back to the tribe. I'm excited to see what the tribe has said. I want to see the impact on San Bernardino. This is their hometown and I grew up here. I want to see the tribe's vision come true," said Tom Hedrick, vice president of the tribe's social services department.