How to hire a pit supervisor

How to hire a pit supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pit supervisor 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 supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pit supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The pit supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect pit supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pit supervisors.

   Type of Pit Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Pit Supervisor	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	$16-32
   Casino Host	A casino host's role is to help a casino build strong and positive relationships with its clients, ensuring customer loyalty and profit growth. Their responsibilities usually include generating leads to find potential clients, sending invitations, handling calls and correspondence, and managing the client base, developing strategies to enhance them... Show more	$13-26
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Guest Service
   • Floor Supervisors
   • Player Disputes
   • Relevant Facts
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Customer Service
   • Mine Plan
   • CTR
   • Departmental Policies
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Safety Procedures
   • Game Rules

   Responsibilities:

   • Train employees to procedures for dealing craps and roulette.
   • Start as a blackjack dealer and become proficient at all games ..
   • Provide leadership, planning and specifications for call processing and carrier services billing software development.
   • Work with guests to ensure their visits are pleasurable and enjoyable.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pit supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pit supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, pit supervisors' average salary in florida is 37% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pit supervisors earn 49% less than senior-level pit supervisors.
   • Certifications. A pit supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a pit supervisor's salary.

   Average pit supervisor salary

   $48,468yearly

   $23.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pit supervisor salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a pit supervisor job description

   A job description for a pit supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a pit supervisor job description:

   Pit supervisor job description example

   ~ WE CREATE WINNING EXPERIENCES ~
   
   Pay Rate
   $22.50 an hour
   $27.50 an hour
   
   Hire on Bonus
   $1,000 hire on bonus is for new hires and rehires that are returning after 5 years or more. The bonus will be paid out in equal $333/$334 portions after successfully completing 3 months, 6 months and 9 months of employment with Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
   
   SUMMARY: To ensure game integrity enforcing policies and procedures while promoting positive team member and guest relations.
   

   • Ensure game integrity and that dealing policies and procedures are followed
   • Operate the table games software
   • Monitor table activity and guest play ensuring compliance with Title 31 guidelines
   • Correct dealer errors and settle player disputes
   • Evaluate dealers performance on an on-going basis
   • Initiate and verify fills and credits for tables

   
   IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE:
   Required:

   • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
   • Knowledge of all Treasure Island's Table Games
   • A high attention to detail and accuracy
   • The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
   • Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows XP
   • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
   • Excellent problem solving skills
   • The ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner

   
   Preferred:

   • Previous supervisory experience
   • Proven knowledge of basic strategy and (+) and (-) count system
   • Treasure Island dealing experience

   
   ~ Four reasons why our Team Members have chosen to stick around for 20+ years!~
   
   o The People - amazing to work with and to take care of.
   o The Benefits - affordable health coverage, no cost on-site clinic, 401(k) and match and so much more.
   o The Career - well-paying opportunities to develop and grow with or without a degree.
   o The Little Things - Length of Service Award, Team Member of the Month (WAVE of Excellence) Program, random free meals & ice cream, Holiday food vouchers, Team Member parties, discounts on fuel at Dakota Station, discounts throughout the property and more!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pit supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pit supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 supervisor

   Once you've selected the best pit supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new pit supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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.)

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