More Job Fairs in July for More Applicants

Job seekers wait in line at Pechanga’s June 15 job fair

TEMECULA, Calif. — (July 10, 2017) – Pechanga Resort & Casino hosts its second large job fair this Wednesday for candidates interested in being one of 750 people to staff the resort’s major expansion. Wednesday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., job seekers interested in working in the Temecula resort’s Food and Beverage division should come to the Eagle’s Nest on the top floor of the hotel with resume in hand and ready to talk with hiring managers. Pechanga will open two new restaurants, an additional room service kitchen, a third employee dining room and pool beverage service as part of its expanded food and beverage amenities.
Another job fair will be held Wednesday, July 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest for those interested in working in the Hotel division which includes Spa, Golf, Housekeeping, Valet, Bell Desk, Front Desk and Concierge.

Job seekers are encouraged to apply online before attending the Pechanga job fairs. Candidates should visit Pechanga.com/careers. Those not able to send an electronic application will still be screened by resort recruiters.

Artist rendering of Pechanga’s expansion pool complex

In order to fully staff its $285 million resort expansion, Pechanga needs to fill a total of 750 positions primarily in Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations including the spa and pool areas. The expansion includes an additional 568 hotel rooms and suites, a 4.5-acre pool complex, a two-story luxury spa, two new restaurants and another 68,000 square feet of additional meeting and event space.

Prospective applicants who do not attend the July career fairs will have a last chance on August 9 for a combo Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations hiring event. Hiring teams hope to bring at least 300 job seekers to each career fair.

Positions vary from line level to supervisory and management jobs. Entry level positons at Pechanga start at $10.50 per hour, the California minimum wage, and up.

Nik Modi of Pechanga’s Hotel Division speaks with a candidate on June 15, 2017

June 15 and 16, Pechanga Talent Management officials held the largest job fair ever held at the resort. During the two day event, 1,149 prospective employees met with hiring managers. Out of those, 439 applicants either received job offers or moved on to meet with department managers for an additional interview.

Those interested in working at Pechanga Resort & Casino should first apply online at Pechanga.com/careers. If job seekers are not able to apply online, they may also apply in person on the respective day for which resort division they wish to apply. Wednesday, July 12 for Food & Beverage. Wednesday, July 19 for Hotel Operations. Most positions at Pechanga require candidates to be 21 or older. There are some available to those 18 and older. Please check the website for specific criteria for a certain job posting.