The casino and resort opens November 20, but it isn't the only major property opening this year. MOELLER: You still have a lot to go then and you have two months, you think you can do it?ĮIGENRAUCH: We absolutely can, we have had 900 interview sessions either have happened or are on the calendar.ĭurango is looking for all types of positions, including guest room attendants, table game dealers, slot attendants, food and beverage personnel, and busser chefs. MOELLER: What happens here at this facility?ĮIGENRAUCH: This is where all the hiring happens, all the magic happens.Įigenrauch, also the assistant general manager at the property, says they have already hired in totality about 500 team members with about 1,200 more to go. I also talked with Durango Vice President Christy Eigenrauch. 'I thought it would be a great place to start off with the company.'

Witrago says she wants to stay in the industry but is looking off the Strip now.

Like many others, Liz Witrago, who has worked at the MGM Grand, Vdara, is one of several people who are interested in a career at the new Durango Resort and Casino. I spoke to workers and applicants about how hiring is going at a time when several other major venues are also opening. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The property in southwest Las Vegas opens in nearly two months.