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Head of Department (Harrah's) at Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Head of Sound is responsible for overseeing the sound system and show operations for the Bugsy theatre at the Flamingo Hotel. It entails the loading in, running and loading out of our two resident shows as well as any one-off shows. He/She is responsible for the sound system maintenance, sound crew and execution of sound cue of the venue to ensure a successful and safe production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Leading the sound team in accomplishing departmental goals.
  • Supervise and participate in the setup of sound for our resident shows and any one off's.
  • Keep the sound plot and technical packet up to date.
  • Train subordinates, providing each with the knowledge, development and appropriate direction to perform his/her responsibilities.
  • Reviews show schedule and works with the Technical Director to schedule staff accordingly.
  • Works with the Technical Director on operating and capital budgets for the Sound Department.
  • Generate budget proposals based on operation, renovation, and maintenance.
  • Generate event estimates for special events or ongoing resident shows.
  • Ensure that expendable is tracked and coordinates the ordering of new expendables.
  • Responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the venue's sound equipment and coordination of ordering supplies.
  • Makes recommendations to improve the venue's sound and production.
  • Lead show changes, installations, and modifications as needed.
  • Coordinate all safety, OSHA and risk management initiatives.
  • Works with Technical Director on advancing performance dates, interpreting technical riders and arranging for sound equipment in order to fulfill contract and rider requirements.
  • Supervises load-in, set-up, sound checks, show performance, strike, and load out.
  • Works with Technical Director to implement plans to minimize payroll expenditures.
  • Coordinates with personnel from multiple departments to ensure seamless, exciting events for our guests.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Technical Director.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES/JOB DIMENSIONS

Regular attendance and conformance with company standards, which may be established by the Entertainment Department from time to time, is essential. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Degree in Technical Theater preferred. 8 years of experience in setup and operation of sound systems. 4 years of supervisory experience or relevant training preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. In depth knowledge of sound systems for clubs, and large venues. Must possess excellent skills in crew management, project management and problem-solving skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must qualify for, obtain and maintain any necessary licenses. Osha 10 required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to effectively write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense and understanding in order to effectively carry out written or oral instructions.

RESPECT

Able to adapt behavior to others' styles, interact with people who have different values, culture, or backgrounds. Be of service to intricate people and optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess basic budgeting, accounting and financial skills. Ability to work in a drug free environment and pass a chemical dependency test as required. Must possess proficiencies in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to climb stairs, standing for long periods of time, requires substantial walking, bending, lifting and working in a smoke-filled environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Caesars Entertainment policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of Company facilities. Employees who violate Company policies and procedures are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Caesars Entertainment is the world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 75 years ago, Caesars has grown into a family of affiliated resort casinos on four continents. Caesars-affiliated casino resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names. Affiliates of Caesars also own the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. The Caesars Entertainment family's success is a result of an unblinking focus of building loyalty and value with guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars and its affiliates are committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.

Team members of the Caesars family of resort casinos are driven by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We take great pride in living our values Integrity, Service with Passion, Celebrating Success, Diversity, Caring Culture, and Ownership every day. Our mission "We inspire grown-ups to play" fuels our passion for an exciting guest experience and a rewarding career. If you have the desire to create memorable experiences, personalize rewards and delight every guest, every team member every time, we invite you to explore our dynamic yet unique career opportunities.

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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