Hard Rock Tejon expansion to create more than 1,500 construction jobs

The development will include new hotel, entertainment and conference facilities, alongside an expansion of the casino’s gaming capacity.

At the centre of the plans is a 406-room hotel, including 119 suites. Accommodation options will include rooms with king-size beds and rooms with two queen-size beds, broadening the range of options available to guests at the resort.

The investment programme also includes two resort-style swimming pools with private cabanas and day-use relaxation areas, as well as a Rock Spa featuring 13 treatment rooms.

Casino Expansion and New Dining Options

A significant increase in gaming capacity is also planned. Specifically, the project предусматриes the addition of 900 slot machines, bringing the total number to 3,000.

The resort’s dining offering will be expanded with the addition of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. Two further dining outlets are also planned for The Marketplace, alongside a new Center Bar.

The expansion will also feature multipurpose conference and event facilities, three smaller meeting and conference rooms, pre-function reception areas, and an outdoor event space.

More Than 1,500 Construction Jobs Expected

According to project estimates, more than 1,500 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase. Once the expansion is completed and the new facilities become operational, a further 350 permanent positions are projected to be created.

Based on figures announced by Hard Rock, the total number of permanent jobs at the property is expected to exceed 1,700.

Hard Rock Casino Tejon opened in November 2025 and is located on tribal land belonging to the Tejon Indian Tribe, in the Mettler area, less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield.

The existing facilities include 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,100 slot machines, and more than 60 table games. Dining options include Hard Rock Cafe, The Marketplace, Deep Cut Steak | Seafood, and YouYu.