Michigan Tribal Casinos Turn Up Hiring Incentives As Summer Approaches

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In order to ensure a successful summer in 2021, Michigan casinos are actively seeking to hire staff and rebuild their workforce.

Michigan’s tribal casinos are eager to resume operations as evidenced by the removal of mask mandates and the commencement of the summer tourism season.

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Gun Lake Casino raising minimum wage for workers

In an effort to attract employees back to casinos, Gun Lake Casino in West Michigan is increasing its efforts by aiming to recruit over 200 new staff members.

According to an announcement, the Gun Lake Tribe’s Wayland casino will be increasing its minimum starting wage to $14 per hour.

The employer’s lowest wage sees a boost of over 30% due to the raise, consequently elevating the minimum wage for tipped positions to $7.40 per hour.

The minimum wage in Michigan stands at $9.87 per hour, while tipped employees receive $3.75.

In a statement, Tribal Chairman Bob Peters expressed the Gun Lake Tribe’s acknowledgment of the unprecedented circumstances and constantly evolving surroundings faced by their Team Members over the past year. He commended their resilience and dedication in overcoming every challenge while ensuring exceptional service and a secure environment. On behalf of the Tribal Council and all Tribal Citizens, he sincerely thanked the Gun Lake Casino team and announced their well-deserved compensation increases as a gesture of honor and appreciation.

Effective June 1, the wage increase at Gun Lake will come into effect.

Furthermore, Gun Lake Casino revealed a fresh employment incentive in the month of July.

Gun Lake Casino is commemorating its new and existing team members with a fantastic prize—a brand new 2022 Nissan Kicks. Today, the casino has announced that it will conduct a drawing in December exclusively for eligible team members who were hired on or before October 1, 2021, and are in good standing as of December 1, 2021.

Gun Lake hosting job fairs in West Michigan

Gun Lake Casino will be hosting two job fairs in West Michigan to establish a connection with prospective employees.

• On July 6th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be an event at the administrative parking lot of Gun Lake Casino located at 1123 129th Ave. in Wayland.
• The Harvest Buffet at Gun Lake Casino will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 7th. The address is 1123 129th Ave., Wayland.

In addition to free shift meals and three weeks of paid vacation, Gun Lake Casino provides health care, vision, and dental benefits to its employees.

The casino is currently hiring individuals for various positions including food and beverage, table games, slots, cage, operations, and security.

Gun Lake is eagerly anticipating the grand opening of its $100 million expansion, set to open by the end of the summer.

Following that, a resort will be incorporated into the casino as part of a $300 million expansion.

Soaring Eagle, Saganing Eagles Landing also ups minimum wages to $15

The minimum wage at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant and Saganing Eagles Landing in Standish has been increased to $15 an hour.

Late in May, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s sister casinos made an announcement regarding changes that would be implemented on June 7. As part of these changes, tipped employees will now receive a minimum hourly wage of $8.

As pandemic eases, employers need workers back

As the pandemic gradually loosens its grip on the state, several employers are setting ambitious targets to attract and regain their workforce.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan’s unemployment rate was 5.1% in March, while the state’s COVID-19 numbers show ongoing improvement.

However, numerous businesses continue to have vacant positions, partly due to the additional $300 in unemployment benefits provided by the federal government.

The State Republicans are urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reject the additional benefits in order to motivate the unemployed to return to work, but she has remained resistant.

Tribal casinos are key MI economic drivers

The tribal casinos in various regions of the state serve as major employers in their respective areas. In the previous year, there was a 20% decrease in slot revenue, providing a glimpse into the overall performance of the year.

During the pandemic shutdowns last year, numerous tribal casinos in Michigan went the extra mile by ensuring that their employees were fully compensated.

Presently, the aforementioned casinos in Michigan are seeking to increase their workforce as they anticipate a return to normalcy this summer.

Other Michigan tribal casinos hosting job fairs

In addition to Gun Lake, several other tribal casinos in Michigan are also organizing job fairs to hire new staff.

• Join us at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek on June 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have exciting job opportunities available in various departments such as food and beverage, hotel, marketing, security, table games, slots, and more. No prior experience is required, and to make it even better, we are offering a $500 sign-up bonus. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! The fair will take place at the casino’s events center.
• Until June 30, eligible positions at Four Winds Casinos’ three locations in Southwest Michigan will receive a $500 sign-in bonus. Below are additional details.
• On May 18, the Little River Casino in Manistee is offering on-the-spot interviews from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Northern Waters Casino in Watersmeet is currently hiring for various positions such as food and beverage, marketing, security, and cage cashier. As an incentive, we offer a generous $200 sign-on bonus. Additionally, during the summer season, there is an extra $2 per hour differential. Don’t miss out on these exciting employment opportunities!
• Ojibwa Casino in Baraga is currently hiring security officers, line cooks, and cage cashiers. For more details, please visit our website.
• There is a job fair at Soaring Eagle ballrooms in Mount Pleasant every Thursday from now until June 3, from 2-6 p.m. They are offering seasonal positions with hourly pay ranging from $15 to $20. Some positions even come with a sign-up bonus.

Evolution, Playtech live studios also hiring in Southfield

In Michigan, experienced dealers now have a new employment opportunity if they are tired of enduring cigarette smoke, dealing with unruly customers, or working in loud casinos.

Evolution, a company collaborating with multiple online operators to offer live casino games, is currently seeking dealers and other casino staff for their studios located in Southfield. Additionally, Playtech has also posted job opportunities in Southfield.

Available positions in Southfield consist of facilities supervisor, office operations manager, floor operations supervisor, senior technical compliance specialist, regulatory compliance specialist, card inspector, and technicians.

Dealer positions include blackjack, poker, and roulette, ensuring a guaranteed hourly wage of $18. Furthermore, there is an opportunity to earn additional income through limitless tips.

Playtech is offering job opportunities for “shuffler” (dealer) roles with hourly rates ranging from $10 to $11.

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