His successful career includes executive management positions with Stouffer Hotels and Resorts, Interstate Hotels, the Four Seasons, Metro Hotels and Station Casinos.Įxecutive Vice President/Assistant General Manager Rick Salinas joined Barona Resort & Casino in October 2000 as assistant general manager of human resources. Rick ensures Barona is consistently delivering the exceptional service and memorable experiences that Barona’s loyal players want and deserve. In addition to overseeing the operations of the entire business, he is committed to continuing Barona’s leadership position in gaming by enriching Barona’s family environment for players and staff members. He is responsible for setting the strategy and vision for the resort that employs over 1,600 staff members. With an extensive background in gaming and hospitality, Rick has been instrumental in building and directing a renowned management team which is considered to be the best in the industry. He oversees the entire gaming operation which is centered around an award-winning casino and includes a resort hotel, a variety of upscale restaurants and casual eateries, and a championship golf course.

Just this week, Barona was also named the 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas' in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards for 2019.As general manager of the Barona Resort & Casino, Rick Salinas is responsible for keeping Barona on its path of leading the gaming industry in every category.

'We are so thankful for all of our players who voted for us and our 3,200 friendly staff members who deliver the best hospitality in the industry here at the Point Multiplier Capital of the World®.' 'It has been another incredible year at Barona with exciting new events and promotions for the best players anywhere,' said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. The other winning categories include Best Steakhouse ( Barona Oaks), Best Casino Restaurant (Italian Cucina), Best 24-Hour Restaurant (Sage Café), Best Golf Course (Barona Creek Golf Club) and Best Place to Work. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - For the ninth consecutive year, Barona Resort & Casino has won Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Casino Buffet in the annual San Diego Union-Tribune's 'Best Of' Readers Poll.Ĭontinuing its nearly decade-long winning streak, Barona won a total of 8 first place awards this year.

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