Hiring Now Underway for Fontainebleau Las Vegas

By Jane Shaw Senior Editor Updated: 05/17/2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas

It has been revealed that hiring is now underway for the long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort, which has been in the pipeline for 18 years. The property has become something of an eyesore on the Strip for many years after its completion was halted by funding and ownership issues dating back to the global recession in 2008.

It is now hoped that the casino resort will finally be completed and ready to open by the end of this year, and as a result of this, the property is now hiring employees in preparation for its long-overdue opening. The Strip project was acquired by Koch Industries, which is owned by Charles Koch, back in 2021. The amount he paid remains undisclosed.

As one of the richest men in the world, Koch has not experienced issues when it comes to getting funding, and this has enabled the project to finally get underway after many years of being ground to a halt. Charles Koch is said to be worth around $59 billion.

A number of financial institutions have now become involved in bankrolling the construction of the resort, which has amounted to $2.2 billion in funding to get the project completed. This includes some major financial institutions, such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and SMBC, among others.

Looking for Thousands of ‘Members’

Officials from Fontainebleau have stated that they are not hiring employees – they are hiring ‘members’ who will become part of a thriving and diverse team. It was also revealed that thousands of members of staff would be hired for the luxury 67-story resort.

An official from the company said:

As they play a vital role in both the resort’s success and the preservation of the Fontainebleau legacy, employees are referred to as members – signifying Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ culture-first approach, where members are empowered to discover their passions, express their talents, and continually learn.

With thousands of jobs up for grabs, the eventual completion of the resort will be a huge boon when it comes to employment in the area.

It will bring in lots of new job opportunities for casino staff and hospitality professionals, as well as opportunities for construction workers who will be working on the development of the resort ready for its opening in December.

While the exact number of employees required for the resort has not been given, some are guessing that it will be similar to Resorts World Las Vegas, which has more than 6,000 employees.

Bringing in More Visitors

When new properties open in Las Vegas, it often attracts visitors from other states and even from overseas. As a result, the opening of the new casino resort could also help to boost tourism in the area when it is finally completed.

This will not only benefit the casino resort itself, but also many other local businesses, including restaurants, retail venues, and more. In addition, it means that local communities and the state can benefit from the increased tourism that might come from the opening of the property.