MGM Springfield Holds Weekly Hiring Events to Fill Hundreds of Job Openings

MGM Springfield is organizing regular hiring events with the aim of replenishing its workforce to reach maximum capacity.

With the gradual decline of the COVID-19 pandemic, casinos are experiencing a revival in their operations, leading to an increase in activity. Consequently, MGM Springfield finds itself in need of hiring numerous individuals to fill hundreds of positions.

To achieve this goal, the operation heavily relies on organizing in-person events. Individuals who are interested can attend these events at the MGM Springfield hotel lobby between 1-3 pm on any Tuesday. These hiring events will take place every Tuesday until further notice.

MGM Springfield Executive Chef Chris Smigel expressed optimism as COVID restrictions begin to ease and cases decline. He mentioned the possibility of opening additional amenities and activating more areas, emphasizing the need to hire a significant number of people to make it happen.

MGM Springfield hiring event has a variety of job openings

At present, MGM Springfield is in great need of employees for its culinary department. The casino recently conducted a hiring event that prioritized recruitment for the culinary and hospitality departments.

After hosting their first event in August, MGM increased the number of cooks in their kitchen by six. However, according to Smigel, there is a significant need for additional employees in the operation.

Smigel emphasized the need for additional resources, stating, “Given our large-scale operation and limited hours, it is crucial that we increase our workforce to enhance the availability of food and beverage options for our guests.”

If you’re not skilled in cooking, no need to be concerned! Besides cook and kitchen staff roles, there are numerous other job opportunities available.

The MGM Resorts careers webpage states that they are currently conducting interviews and accepting applications for the subsequent positions as well:

• EVS Utility Porters
• EVS Casino Porters
• Security Officers
• Fountain Workers
• Count Team
• Tech Utility
• HVAC Tech
• Office of Public Safety and Usher for Events

MGM has lots of jobs and incentives for new hires

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MGM Springfield was previously unable to fully reopen their amenities seven days a week. However, they are now seeking to fill around 200 positions in an all-out attempt to achieve this goal.

According to Jason Randall, Director of Human Resources at MGM Springfield, they are currently in the process of screening and interviewing all candidates. However, he emphasizes the importance of filling these vacancies as soon as possible.

Randall expressed, “It’s the demand of our guests. They are seeking more choices within our property and we are eager to meet their expectations. Therefore, we must ensure we have an adequate number of staff to cater to their needs effectively and reopen the venues.”

The MGM Springfield Casino acknowledges the challenge of filling numerous job openings and anticipates difficulty in recruiting sufficient personnel for all positions. Consequently, the casino is presenting remarkable incentives to attract potential candidates seeking employment.

New employees at MGM Springfield are entitled to an augmented hourly wage, retention bonuses of up to $2,500, tuition-free college programs, and comprehensive health benefits.

According to Randall, our retention bonus varies depending on the position and type of position an individual is pursuing. The largest offering is $2,500 for the culinary field, but our retention bonus can range anywhere from $1,500 and up.