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Published Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 | 10:39 a.m.
Updated Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 | 1:14 p.m.
Wynn Resorts announced today that it will be hiring 400 people for a new nightclub and pool complex at Encore Las Vegas.
The resort will be begin accepting applications Saturday for Encore’s new nightclub, Surrender, and the Encore Beach Club. Group interviews will begin on March 11.
Positions will include cocktail servers, bartenders, hosts, promoters, lifeguards, pool attendants, security, as well as other positions.
Wynn Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Wynn first released the details of the $67 million, 60,000-square-foot venue during Thursday’s earnings conference call. Both Surrender and the Encore Beach Club will open Memorial Day weekend, a spokeswoman for the company said.
The company ripped out the Encore porte-cochere in November to being work on what it called an “entertainment complex.” Wynn said the ornate porte-cochere was built with the idea that projects like El-Ad’s Plaza Hotel and Boyd Gaming’s Echelon would be across the street.
“Because we have such a strong financial statement, and because we have the working capital that’s necessary to keep us competitive, we take off that unused porte-cochere and we put something on it that would generate profits,” Wynn said.
Encore is nearly a mirror image of the Wynn Las Vegas, from the brown glass exterior to the style and placement of the logo — and it's just as luxurious as the original. Some call Encore the younger, hipper sister of Wynn.
Located steps from Wynn Las Vegas, yet under the same roof, Encore's fanciful and intimate atmosphere is unlike anything anywhere, with an environment that is uniquely Wynn and distinctly Encore.
Steve Wynn spared no detail in his newest property when designing Encore. The casino floor is decorated in rich reds, browns and purples with mosaic butterflies embedded into the marble floors and fresh flowers greeting guests in the casino atrium.
Luxury doesn't end of the casino floor. Encore boasts 2,034 impeccable guest rooms and suites. The standard suites resort accommodations are 700 square feet with the larger suites measuring in at 5,800 square feet. Standard suites guest rooms feature plasma screen TVs, high-end bath products, spectacular views of the Strip, and also plush linens and mattresses, which can be purchased in the Encore store, in case you can't get enough.
Dining options include Chef Theo Schoenegger's fine Italian cuisine at Chef Theo Schoenegger's, Sinatra's and the pan-Asian café creations of Chef Jet Tila at Wazuzu.
Guests can also dine on steaks and chops at star Botero Steak. At Switch, Encore's French restaurant, the walls come to life mid-meal and your surroundings appear to change before your eyes. For decadent, hip Asian dining before or after a night at one of resort’s ultra-chic nightclubs, visit Andrea’s, the newest dining experience at Encore.
XS headlines Encore's nightlife and pool party scene while Danny Gans takes care of humor and entertainment. Encore also features two of the most celebrated nightlife experiences in Vegas, XS Nightclub and Surrender. Both feature main room dance floors that flow outside to pools, patio spaces and gaming areas.
When the temperature rises, don’t miss Encore Beach Club, the premier daylife destination that features three tiered pools and luxurious cabanas and bungalows with private infinity pools.
Encore Esplanade features 11 high-end retail stores, with brands like Hermes, Chanel, Loro Piana and Rock, and Republic Piaget luxury watches. The resort also has a Forbes Five-Star spa, a salon and an 18-hole, on-site golf course, which is adjacent to the Wynn.
Hurry Hurry ! so you all can share your tips with management!!!!
Another example of the private sector adding jobs when it makes sense. Of course, it didn't take long for someone to post a negative comment about the good news, even though dealers aren't even one of the positions mentioned.
at least Wynn's hiring. Go Steve Go
Small minds are always negative! Wynn continues to help our job markets and economy grow.
Thanks Steve
I'm curious as to how many jobs environprotector has created.
At this point in time a job is a job.. Go for it.
400 new temp jobs.
PS But don't apply unless you are between the ages of 21-25, have silicone implants and be a size 2 for the females and be at least 6ft tall and have 6 pack abs for the guys.
Not negative - just realistic.
Devils in the details....what's the wage, full time/part time, benefits etc. It's a good start and hopefully it will lead to more.
Another 400 menial jobs for HS droputs.
Got a pulse?, You got a job........here, hand out these towels and shlep these drinks.
Obviously career positions!
By Noindex
Feb. 26, 2010
12:09 p.m.
"I'm curious as to how many jobs environprotector has created."
prison guard?
parole officer?
extra police officers?
welfare case workers?
Psychologists?
mental health workers?
depends factory workers?
ETC.... just shows that everyone can contribute to the jobs market!
Same old losers with their negative comments.
another nightclub-wow that's the answer, share tips with steve to help pay ex. good for jobs, but another 20-30's place is not the answer to your woes.
sounds like seasonal jobs to me.
pools are big business in Vegas during the Summer. It appears the Wynn and Encore's clubs have been doing well. Too busy and high end for my taste. I'll be Daydreaming at M and chilling at the Pond this summer.
@Det__munch. The young and fit need jobs too. So whats your point?
Great news! Good luck to those hoping to be hired.
environprotector doesn't like Las Vegas or anything else in Nevada so we all wonder why he/she spends the days reading all the sites and responding...Oh, out of work? I hear Texas is hiring. Has to be better than Vegas based on his/her opinions all the time.
As PlanetEarthCalling says - A job is a job. There is work out there - it may NOT BE what you want to do for a living, but its a job. America has lost its way and yes, we won't be back to the 2000 - 2007 anytime soon - it is what it is..At least Wynn is hiring people, regardless if its partime, fulltime or anytime..
the more the merrier,viva las vegas!
For all you uninformed people out there, Wynn is also forcing the cocktail waitresses to share their tips with the food and beverage managers. It's why his long time server personel manager was fired because she refused to go along with it because of it's immoral implications. retiredyoungster.. put it where the sun don't shine buddy...
I'm curious as to how many jobs Noindex has created. americangirl10 : I rarely see ANYTHING informed or intelligent coming from you..
I agree with everyone who reminds us that Steve is only hiring the buff boys and a bevy of beauties.
What bothers me about it, is that it's sent out as NEWS. This is PR. Lookie Lookie! The Wynn is doing it's part to ease the recession woes!
This is akin to putting on a benefit, for all of the actors who are now out of work, because we're not able to buy as many movie tickets! Forget THEM...forget even the mobs of people behind the scenes....
Let's figure out how we can keep jobs for the popcorn poppers, and ushers!
Tom Cruise/Steve Wynn is doing JUST fine.
His CEO'S and Execs (directors et alia) are also doing well.
His audience/guests continue to arrive.
It's the ones between the films and the consumer, that actually put on the show...let me know when someone makes more jobs for THEM.
This is a nice thing to read considering all of the other doom and gloom in Las Vegas. Good job Wynn.
This is great news, and far better than the alternative which would have been Wynn letting 400 people go or instituting a hiring freeze.
Amazing how easily so many people can spot the rain cloud instead of the silver lining, though.
MWCRob:
Here's the reason:
When no matter how fast you bail water, you're still about to drown, you know 1 sure thing...
That silver lining isn't going to help you.
The intelligent thing to do then, would be to keep an eye on that cloud.
MWCRob is right, this is obviously good news. But, as they say, everyone's a critic. Why? Because criticizing is so very easy and takes very little horsepower. While some have convinced themselves that they are being 'insightful', they are not. You know you have problems when your brain believes both of these to be true:
Losing jobs = bad
Adding jobs = bad
Always finding the awful in everything really is signal to get some therapy. Not being mean folks, but adding new jobs is a very good thing and it should make you happy...and happy for those that get the jobs.
GoToe :
Thanks for the Psycho therapy, but a little cynical yourself there bucko!
GoToe:
I'm so happy to find that, according to your limited definition, I'm not getting a signal to get some therapy!
Losing jobs DOES =Bad.
Adding jobs =Good*
(*Providing that those added jobs could actually BENEFIT most of the job-seeking population.)
I'm not saying the glass is half-empty here. I'm not saying it's half-full, either. What I AM saying is; WHO THE F**K DRANK THE OTHER HALF!?!
As to my 'insight' how's this for you?
If everyone on the Do Not Call list, took their name off of it- they would be creating tens of thousands of job positions for telemarketers.
Think about that, the next time you hang up on a survey call...not listening could cost that person their job.
I would argue that I'm merely pointing out that "THE Wynn" has no clothes on, before he tries to parade himself in front of the pesantry.
im not anorexic but i will apply and see what happens.....
Wynn is doing far more for the city than the Negative Nancys on this board.
The jobs and club in and of themselves to me is not the thing to take away from the story. To me it's that Wynn is continuing to invest in this economy which is an indicator of his belief in a rebound. There are plenty of clubs and other places to go to now so to add more I think is a strong statement.
Will metro need more vice to bust hookers at the nightclub?
The young and fit need jobs too. So whats your point?
What about the thousands more unemployed who don't fit the "beautiful people" job requirement and have no chance in hell getting one of those jobs?
Remember the pool jobs are temporary and part time. How many of those kids are going to stop their unemployment money from coming in by taking one of these jobs? NONE most likely. They'll all be out of work come October and still collecting unemployment.
And ANOTHER CLUB? Again part time jobs (which I guess is better than no job) and for how long? How many will they really hire? Then when business slows down - half will be let go.
It all looks good on paper - hiring 400 - but let's be realistic.
There are people laid off right now from various segments of the workforce,all kinds of skill levels.Also all kinds of jobs requiring physical demands of varying degrees.When jobs come up in a certain field not eveyone is going to qualify for them for lots of reasons.Keep in mind that whoever works here now will be able to spend $$ in other places which helps the other worker bees.
I know these are temporary,not most peoples dream jobs but when your living day to day like some people 6 months work can be a godsend.
Everyone. I have a little experience w\ these types of mass hiring. Although it's a seasonal position (Spring and Summer) and they will target a certain group, it will help the local economy. They will need to hire "labor" position and they won't be worried about looks or age. Some of these hires will be absorbed during the off season, others will be laid off. For those of you who have kids in college and they are looking for extra money...this is a good job for them to help pay for college and good on their resume.
There is nothing wrong with temp or p/t jobs people?! Its still more then the city had before... And who cares if his properties are sharing tips, those dealers, cocktail gals, etc are still clearing well into the high 5 figs and prob low 6 figs... Some of the best $$ dealers & cocktail servers can make on the strip... Some of you bash Wynn for not wanting to pay higher taxes (saying hes a rish pric*) but then want the dealers to raise hell over going from 100k to 85k (or so) Unbelievable...
It's not that the dealers are losing that $15 k- it's WHY they are losing it- and to whom!
Making $2 on my own merit, at a lemonade stand is great.
Paying the person across the street $0.30 of it, because they watched my sales and 'comped' a few glasses to people, is NOT GREAT...especially when they are already being well-paid to do it! Either they agree to the wage for the position, or let them do something to EARN the split. Maybe if they would squeeze lemons, we could talk...
(added to above)
In fact, for the same $15k- I could get someone to juice the lemons, part time...nearly at a living wage!!!
See? Who says I can't make lemonade with the lemons I'm given? ;)
VegasVixen - they 'lost' it to the supervisors who are making less then the dealers (sounds unfair to me) - The supervisors have a crucial role in every pit so dont make the position sound unneeded, etc...
Two things - do you know how hard it is to get to supervisor level at a property like Wynn? Really difficult (or you know someone) and second, they dealers fling cards all day, how can you give the lemonade analogy "watched my sales and 'comped' a few glasses" The supervisors do all the back work, reporting, approvals, liaison with security/ surveillance/ casino marketing and hosts, enforcing all the rules, stop cheats, write ups, among other things, etc... BIG job - And on top of all that you are referring to the supervisors "especially when they are already being well-paid to do it!" The card flingers are making MORE for doing LESS! Thats like saying pay the cashier at BestBuy more than the manager because they help all the people and the manager runs reports and other manager things instead?!
VegasGM-
I didn't mean to make it sound like Pit Bosses did NOTHING, I am well aware of their job functions/duties. But, you must understand, that they do that for the good of the Casino, not the Dealers.
The Pit Bosses, have usually accepted these duties, as part of their job. The job they agreed to take, at whatever their wage may be.
I'll admit, my lemonade stand was a bit simplistic...Let's make it a Restaurant.
I have managed a (non-casino) restaurant. When we were busy, I helped out the waitstaff. I helped out the Kitchen. I bussed tables. I even ruined my share of shoes, from being in back, actually WASHING DISHES. (Okay, it was only ONE pair- but they were the really good 'working on your feet' sort, and were expensive to my mind.)
In my 'free time', I also made schedules, purchased food and equipment, did the hiring/HR paperwork and training, did employee evaluations, dealt with any incidents that may have surprised us, handled the money- and the paperwork that required....and oh SO much more.
Should the Staff have split their tips with me, because I helped them perform their job(s) a bit better?
No. I was paid an hourly wage, to do the corporate paperwork, AS WELL AS help out the staff. If the customer isn't happy, we're ALL out of work. The waitstaff makes super-low hourly wages, because they are expected to earn tips in addition.
At the end of the day, did I have people out-earning me? You bet your bippie I did. But not EVERY day. Plus, I had the security of knowing that MY bills were going to be paid, the next month. People who rely on tips to survive, can't always be sure.
The Pit Bosses should look UP, if they'd like more money, not down.
this is a lesson for all you pathetic liberals that complain about those evil rich people.
rich people CREATE jobs.
not unions, not politicians, but business owners.
put on your big-boy pants and go start a business if YOU think you can do it better.
I'm sure no one over 30 is even considered.
SteveM:
I'd love to- but as I'm not rich, the VERY RICH bank owners would not consider me for a loan!
It seems that the casino hotels cater to the young and beautiful with the clubs and pools and they might want to consider the guests who actually spend money in the casino. Why not create a pool area where guests over 30 can feel comfortable? We go to Vegas for the pool as well.
Aprilgirl,I'm sure people over 30 have more disposable $ than the people in thier 20's.
Wynn and other casinos create job.
Vegas needs companies that create careers.
Thanks RJ for posting this positive piece about Mr. Wynn right after he "reamed" Horsford for suggesting that gaming pay more in taxes. Amazing how much Mr. Wynn can get done with a few well-placed phone calls.
oops...I mean fully independent Sun.
a gain of 400 jobs for Wynn, but is that a gain of 400 jobs for LV? The higher-end casinos are still fighting over a lower number of visitors. If Wynn succeeds in drawing more visitors to his casino, that means less visitors to other casinos and in turn more layoff in those places.
Even so, this is a good sign that at least one casino operator senses that the worst is over.
Any job is a good job,, when you dont have one..400 hundred is not alot but if all the casinos are hiring for the summer then that could create something more than what out there now...Just because there are certain aspects of sharing your tips with someone does not mean that its a bad place to work...Anyways if they didnt like it then they can always collect unemployment after leaving that position for something better... I dont think they are sworn to keep there jobs no matter what...