560 Jobs Up For Grabs At Pechanga: Temecula Casino On Hiring Spree!

TEMECULA, CA – A massive hiring spree is underway at one of Temecula's largest organizations as it prepares to grow. Pechanga Resort & Casino is adding 560 jobs to its website on Thursday – and is planning to interview and screen up to 1,000 applicants at mid-June in-person hiring events.

Casino Spokeswoman Ciara Green says the resort is gearing up for its large $285 million resort expansion, which is expected to open by the end of the year.

The 560 positions added Thursday are in the hotel and food & beverage divisions and pay $10.50 per hour, the California minimum wage, and up.

Then, on June 15 and 16 a "large-scale" hiring fair will be held at the resort. Those interested in the hotel division will head to the June 15 event, while those interested in food and beverage will head to the June 16 event. Both events will run from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and will include on-site interviews.

"We’re making this job fair unique so we can entice the best applicants who are looking to get in with a best in class employer like Pechanga is," said Janet Borland, Pechanga Human Resources Talent Manager. "We’re making ourselves available at times more convenient to our applicants, there will be interactive activities for job seekers to do while they wait, and we could start extending employment offers as soon as the following Monday."

Borland expects between 800 and 1,000 applicants to attend the fairs over the two days. Those who come will be treated to some fun, as well.

"Hotel division job fair attendees can play on a putting green, get chair massages from Spa Pechanga masseuses, and more on June 15," organizer say. "Food and Beverage department applicants can taste some of Pechanga chefs’ award-winning food and watch chef presentations at the job fair on June 16."

"This is great news for Riverside County," said Carrie Harmon, Deputy Director of Riverside County’s Workforce Development Division. “This announcement demonstrates Pechanga Resort & Casino’s presence as a large-scale employer and an economic driver for the Southwest region. Most importantly, this job fair, which is one of the largest employer recruitments this year, will provide job opportunities for over 500 residents. That’s a win for all of us."

Those interested in applying for a position are encouraged to head to Pechanga.com/careers. You can also head to a hiring event if you can't apply online. Most positions require that the applicant be 21, but some are available to those 18 and up.

Image courtesy of Pechanga Resort & Casino