CHARLESTON , W.Va. - Operators of Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center are looking to hire about 100 supervisors, staff and food service workers in the coming weeks.

Rich Tesler, director of operations for the track near Cross Lanes, said the hiring was brought on by the recent addition of table games at the facility.

Last month, Tri-State opened its first poker tables since Kanawha County voters approved the expansion of gambling at the track last year. Track owners hope to add blackjack, roulette and other casino-style games within the next few weeks.

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Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 - Operators of Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center are looking to hire about 100 supervisors, staff and food service workers in the coming weeks. The hiring was brought on by the recent addition of table games at the facility.

"Because business is up, we're filling those positions," he said.

Some of the positions that are open include cooks, food servers, cocktail servers, dishwashers and fast-food cooks; dog leaders, cashiers, security guards, surveillance technicians and other technicians; maintenance staff and slot attendants. "There are a fairly good number of supervisory positions," Tesler said.

"Also, we're still looking for 20 experienced floor supervisors and six pit bosses, but I'm not sure we're going to find them here," he said.

Tesler said first preference would go to hiring local people for jobs at the track, and he said many of the jobs are union.

Those interested should apply in person at the racetrack, located off the Cross Lanes exit of Interstate 64.

Reach Rusty Marks at rustyma...@wvgazette.com or 348-1215.

CHARLESTON , W.Va. - Operators of Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center are looking to hire about 100 supervisors, staff and food service workers in the coming weeks.

Rich Tesler, director of operations for the track near Cross Lanes, said the hiring was brought on by the recent addition of table games at the facility.

Last month, Tri-State opened its first poker tables since Kanawha County voters approved the expansion of gambling at the track last year. Track owners hope to add blackjack, roulette and other casino-style games within the next few weeks.

"With the advent of poker, we've seen a growth in our business," Tesler said. He said the track would hire new workers because of the extra demand caused by the poker tables and to fill old positions that were left vacant.

"Because business is up, we're filling those positions," he said.

Some of the positions that are open include cooks, food servers, cocktail servers, dishwashers and fast-food cooks; dog leaders, cashiers, security guards, surveillance technicians and other technicians; maintenance staff and slot attendants. "There are a fairly good number of supervisory positions," Tesler said.

"Also, we're still looking for 20 experienced floor supervisors and six pit bosses, but I'm not sure we're going to find them here," he said.

Tesler said first preference would go to hiring local people for jobs at the track, and he said many of the jobs are union.

Those interested should apply in person at the racetrack, located off the Cross Lanes exit of Interstate 64.

Reach Rusty Marks at rustyma...@wvgazette.com or 348-1215.