senior cook

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fine dining server

chef

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Fort McDowell Enterprises

A typical work day as a bingo runner starts off with a lot of counting. First, your bank then all the papers for the day. Once all that is done, it's time to make some sales. You get to know some of the customers so well that without even having to ask you can have their papers ready and they have your money ready. With a big smile and sometimes even a hug they greet you right away, excited to see you. 
I've learned a lot not only from the people I work for but the amazing people I've got to know as customers and friends. A place like this teaches you how to provide excellent service, deal with large amounts of cash, and work as a team. The management is terrific and tries its best to take care of each employee's need. The hardest part of the job is the running if you do not feel so well. The best part would have to be the people you come in contact with each day.

I’ve been a dealer for a while & I’ve never had a tribal member aka my floor supervisor talk about me and so many others to other coworkers. My supervisor is the most unprofessional person there. She gives bad looks to make you feel uncomfortable and to top it off Half of us are native! Just not from her tribe and it’s sad I couldn’t even say anything because tribal members get first pick in getting a job, let alone keeping one. I was part time and they were always understaffed so We had to work full time hours & everyday someone had to have over time because of it. We didn’t receive any benefits! This place is a joke!! They need to hire nice people and let go of the bad seeds, then maybe employees would wanna stay there!! I tried to put her name but of course it wouldn’t let me!! You know who you are!!

work day started at 6 am. Listen to messages and return calls. Go about completing daily job tasks and paper work at the end of the day. I learned that there is always something positive to learn when working with customers. show compassion makes every visit an enjoyable one for our customers.Culture was very competitive. The hardest part of the job was to remain calm when being bullied by other coworkers. Also,  when reading the data a person's spends playing money on the floor versus their word, and they deny the amount they play to get the free bonus money. Most enjoyable part of the job was working events which was a part of marketing.

Working at Wekopa was like working with your friends, you can trust one another and know that help is always there if you may need it in any situation that may arise. Once I began working there its like I had an extended family at work.

Wekopa is owned and operated by The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and they pride themselves on educating its employees and guests about the land the tribe that resides in Fort McDowell and its evident in the resorts beautiful art and conference center that displays native artwork and items. Working at Wekopa Resort is definitely a cultural experience within itself.

See many customers some nice some trying to get things free. I have learned people will say anything to get their way. Rules are rules consistency is not high on the list here. Most co-workers are team players a few are not and that makes for a long day. Hardest part of my job is getting close to the seniors because no one lives forever. Management does have Favorites and do not always keep their word. I enjoyed getting to know my customers. I joke around and have fun with them as if they are family. I live 60 miles one way the road is a bit dangerous. No public transit. Many of my customers offer me a room or to take care of me when I get sick, This is very touching!

I was a Manager and can only speak to Resort side where my department was located. My time was short (less than a year) but it was a great experience. it was productive, rewarding and challenging. I never worked in hospitality before and I enjoyed the challenge of work cross-functionally with many different teams. My Department head was fair, balanced and very experienced and I enjoyed working with her very much. I left for a promotion elsewhere but the grass is not always greener on the other side. If you are hard working, flexible, coachable and motivated you will do well here.

We start the day with a quick look at emails to see if any others have need of help with issues from night shift. We then prepare accordingly to address any issues that were left from 2nd shift. If no issues we begin with our projects. One major duty we have is taking on calls from customers and trouble shooting all issues related. One of the hardest parts here is not having enough time in the day. Here there is always something to do, and always something new to learn. I believe that's one of the joys here. Never stop learning, never stop working.

Culture of fear for managers because of tribe interference. My supervisor says he can't choose best person for the job, if a tribal member wants it, even if not qualified. He said they say they are allowed to do that because of tribal preference. It says a qualified tribal member gets first consideration. Most of the time they are not qualified and he is forced to hire them anyway. Top management too afraid to object. Hard for us who have to work with poor co-workers. We had to work more to get work done. No teamwork. Double standard in everything.  Stay away!!     .

I was Responsible for overseeing and operating the Poker Cage and Vault daily activity and staff,ensuring accuracy and integrity of the paperwork completed by each cashiers preparation of daily Blackjack,Poker Cage and House Jackpot deposits. I learned how to have great customer service to guest and co-workers. The hardest part of the job was dealing with the quest at time and the most enjoyable part of the job was my co-workers and guest I had work there for 14 yr you get to know a lot of people

The co-workers were the best part of the job. The pay was low and raises never came! The dispatchers were generally of poor quality and played favorites in making their decisions. The company was owned by the tribe and showed no loyalty to the employees. We were only given 2 days notice when they sold the company and let us all walk.  the truck boss was the best part about management.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Senior cook 14 salaries reported	$21.77 per hour
Dishwasher 9 salaries reported	$18.78 per hour
Fine dining server 5 salaries reported	$23.69 per hour
Chef 1 salary reported	$70,824 per year
Busser 5 salaries reported	$18.27 per hour

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