Nature of the Job:

Croupier assumes responsibility in throwing dice, spinning the roulette wheel and dealing cards in casino games. As croupier, your work is supervise by the gaming inspector who usually controls two tables in the casino game.

Basic Tasks:

• Greeting and welcoming new players to the table
• Assure that all the chips are already on the table before every game starts
• Explain the rules of the game
• Take control of the game
• Ensure that the players comply with the rules given
• Collect the chips from losing bets
• Calculate payouts to winners without using calculator

Education and Training Requirements:

• At least college level
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the same field
• Knowledge in foreign language is a plus  

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Approachable, polite and tactful
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confident in dealing with the players
• Attentive and accurate during the shift
• Can calculate fast mentally
• Energetic
• Can deal cards and move chips quickly
• Can handle complaints

Salary Range:

Overseas employment

Monthly salary of croupier is USD1100 or more than Php51,000.

In United Kingdom gaming law, the staff are not allowed to accept tips from the costumers. Other countries though allow tips that may greatly contribute to the salary of a croupier.

Work Environment:

Croupier attends to the needs of the players in casino games and works in both sea-base cruise ship casino and land-based casinos. Croupier must be smart and well groomed. Some casinos provide evening dress for them and some provides meals.

Working Hours:

The working hour of a croupier is 8 hours a day. They may also work during weekends and holidays.

Career Advancement:

Croupier with more than two years of experience may reach the inspector or pit boss post and eventually be the manager. Knowledge of at least three different games may qualify one to work in a cruise ship. If you are planning to work in prominent casinos in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo, one needs extensive and varied experience, and the ability to pass a dealing audition.