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Kenji Hall

General Manager
Yaamava'

Hall has been working with Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel since 2017 where he started out as the COO. In June, he was promoted to General Manager, succeeding Peter Arceo. Halls knowledge specialises in hotels, food and beverage, as well as marketing and gaming operations.
Education
  • University of Nevada
    1988-1993

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

During his time as COO at the San Manuel Casino, Hall oversaw the full renovation of the Tribe's Bear Springs Hotel in San Bernardino, California. Additionally, he increased revenue at San Manuel Casino by opening brand-new, wildly profitable food and beverage establishments.

Prior to working at the San Manuel Casino, Hall worked as an Assistant GM at Affinity Gaming from 2011-2017.

Hall has held management and executive leadership roles with many reputable industry names including Hilton Hotels, Boyd Gaming and MGM Resorts.

Under Hall’s leadership, Yaamava’ has become the largest casino in the West with over 7,200 slots, 165 tables and five high-limit rooms. Yaamava’ also recently earned Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for the Serrano Spa as well as Four-Star ratings for the resort and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.

Hall also inspired a 'team first' workplace culture that resulted in Yaamava’ receiving the Great Place to Work certification two years in a row. 

EMPLOYMENT

Hall started his career as Assistant Hotel Manager at Flamingo Hilton from 1988-1993 before becoming Hotel Manager at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino from 1993-1999.

Since then, Hall has taken on multiple management and director rolls.

The Yaamava' Resort & Casino San Manuel General Manager has worked for the company since 2017, starting out as COO, before getting promoted to GM in June 2023.

Prior to working at the San Manuel Casino, Hall worked as an Assistant GM at Affinity Gaming from 2011-2017.

 

I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to continue the Yaamava’ legacy as a best-in-class resort and casino. It is an honour to serve the tribe in this capacity. The tribe’s mission, vision and values and our commitment to team members are the key elements in growing our market and delivering exceptional experiences for our valued guests. Kenji Hall
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