How to hire a pit boss

How to hire a pit boss, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pit boss hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pit boss job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pit boss
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post a pit boss job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the pit boss you need to hire. Certain pit boss roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A pit boss's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pit bosses from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of pit bosses and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Pit Boss	Description	Hourly rate
   Pit Boss	Gaming services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. Some workers tend slot machines, deal cards, or oversee other gaming activities such as keno or bingo... Show more	$15-31
   Table Games Supervisor	Table Game Supervisor is a tactful player and a magic man who drags the attention of the customers by playing or supervising table games. Basically, table game supervisors are employed in bars, pubs, hotels and supervise staff and customers.	$17-36
   Gaming Floor Supervisor	A gaming floor supervisor manages a gaming floor and its staff during particular shifts. They supervise all casino table games and ensure that everyone acts appropriately... Show more	$19-31

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Casino Floor
   • State Regulations
   • Internal Controls
   • Game Operations
   • Federal Regulations
   • Blackjack
   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Complaints
   • Game Rules
   • Monetary Transactions

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide leadership, planning and specifications for call processing and carrier services billing software development.
   • Provide leadership, planning and specifications for call processing and carrier services billing software development.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pit boss job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pit boss can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pit bosses' average salary in florida is 39% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pit bosses 49% less than senior-level pit bosses.
   • Certifications. A pit boss with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pit boss's salary.

   Average pit boss salary

   $46,867yearly

   $22.53 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level pit boss salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing a pit boss job description

   A pit boss job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pit boss job description:

   Pit boss job description example

   UP TO $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
   
   Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (PH&C), owned by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, is one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art entertainment properties in the Midwest, including slot machines, table games, poker tables, bingo, off-track-betting, a theater, event center, award-winning restaurants, full-service catering, and a luxury hotel, with a variety of business meeting and special occasion venues. In addition to being the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest, PH&C sets the bar high for responsible citizenship through its dedication to charitable giving, responsible gambling, and sustainability.
   
   PH&C operates on growth-oriented Mission, Vision, and Values statements that emphasize providing opportunities, being the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest, and most importantly, acting with integrity in everything that we do. While carrying out the job duties listed below, you will contribute to our continued success by demonstrating unsurpassed guest service, a high level of integrity and ethical standards, and personal and professional dedication to our Mission, Vision, and Values.
   
   Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)
   
   * *Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training team members; scheduling and motivating team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
   * *Ensure the highest level of customer service, hospitality, and guest development.
   * *Maintain appropriate game pace, speed, limits, and staffing.
   * *Monitor the state of play including knowledge of financial game performance for an assigned area.
   * *Inform Management on duty of all noteworthy, suspicious, or unusual activity.
   * *Address unusual or questionable activity of guests or of team members and take appropriate action to correct the situation within established policies and procedures.
   * *Take appropriate action to maintain smooth function of equipment and to address any equipment failures.
   * Maintain understanding of federal and state regulations related to Table Games operations.
   * Ensure full compliance with departmental Internal Controls, policies, procedures and regulations.
   * Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Requirements:
   
   Job Qualifications
   
   * A high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of progressively responsible, related, gaming experience in a department of similar size are required. An Associate's degree can take the place of 1 year of experience.
   * Two years supervisory experience is required.
   * Office skills must include the ability to use standard office equipment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
   * The ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential information.
   * The ability to interact with guests and team members professionally, including the ability to speak in front of small groups of team members.
   * The ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
   * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move freely throughout the office and property for duration of scheduled shift. The team member is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must be able to operate a personal computer. The team member is required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Team member must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
   
   Working Conditions
   
   The noise is usually moderate to loud. When on the casino floor the noise level increases. The facility is not smoke free.
   
   Disclaimer
   
   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pit bosses for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pit boss job on Zippia to find and recruit pit boss candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pit bosses requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pit boss

   Once you have selected a candidate for the pit boss position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a pit boss?