I\’m definitely no economic analyst (\”sure, close enough … I kinda-sorta almost have pot odds; I call, why not?\”), but I continue to see anecdotal evidence around Las Vegas that suggests the recessionary worst is behind us. And meanwhile, when I talk to friends in Texas — they are saying things that sound a lot like what people were saying here a year to 16 months ago … whether it\’s talk of layoffs, foreclosure, salary cuts, messy home-building situations, etc. It\’s all led me to think of the financial storm as a wave — one that has since passed the West Coast, and is now wreaking its havoc in the central time zone.
The latest example of things turning around here, that may or may not be of interest to Pokeratizens — the Hard Rock is hiring:
www.twitter.com/Hardrocklvjobs.
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HIRING 1,200 EMPLOYEES
BEFORE THE END OF 2009
For Immediate Release:
June 2, 2009LAS VEGAS – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is hiring a total of 1,200 employees before the end of the year to fill a variety of positions due to the property’s current expansion.
Hard Rock recently hired 400 employees and plans to hire approximately 800 more before the end of 2009. Positions in all areas still to be filled include on call dealers, housekeeping staff, bellmen, front desk agents, room reservation agents and EVS attendants. A series of job fairs will be held on property throughout the summer. Specific dates and times will be announced soon.
“We are thrilled to be moving right along with our expansion and as a result providing jobs for so many people,†said Carrie Messina, vice president of human resources for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “Hard Rock is looking for the most talented, highly motivated, expert staff Las Vegas has to offer.â€
Hard Rock is hiring due to the current $750 million expansion. When completed, the property will be more than triple its original size. Most recently, Hard Rock celebrated the opening of its new $60 million concert venue, The Joint, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., 51,000 additional square feet of meeting and convention space and the sleek, contemporary steakhouse, rare 120º. Still to come is an all-suite 15-story south tower, a new 17-story north tower, approximately 30,000 square feet of additional casino space, a new nightclub, multiple new retail outlets and a new spa and health club. Hard Rock’s award-winning pool is also being expanded. The project, which began in 2007, is expected to be fully complete in early 2010.
Check out up to the minute job postings at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino by visiting www.hardrockhotel.com or logging on to Twitter and visiting www.twitter.com/Hardrocklvjobs.
About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, owned and operated under Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination entertainment resort located on 16.7 acres situated strategically on Harmon Avenue, one of Las Vegas\’ fastest growing entertainment corridors. Built in 1995 and expanded in 1999, the property is currently undergoing another expansion set for completion in early 2010 more than tripling its current size. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where such acts as The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers have all performed. Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 640 guest rooms; a 30,000 square foot casino; The Beach Club with a swimming pool that was selected by the Travel Channel as one of \”The Top 10 Pools\” in the world; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; Body English nightclub which was selected by Cosmopolitan Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Sexiest Places in the Worldâ€; The all new Joint concert venue opening in April 2009; rock lounge Wasted Space, owned by motocross star Carey Hart; restaurants including the new Rare 120, AGO, world-renowned Nobu, Pink Taco and Mr. Lucky’s; three cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and Rock Spa, an 8,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com.