Beverage Technician

Catawba Two Kings Casino•Kings Mountain, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Technician at Catawba Two Kings Casino is responsible for calibrating, sanitizing, and maintaining automated beverage dispensing systems, including Easy Bar and Smart Bar. The role also prepares kegged cocktails and house-made mixers using standardized recipes and ensures compliance with Tribal Liquor Authority and North Carolina ABC regulations. By maintaining inventory and equipment functionality, the technician supports operational readiness, beverage consistency, and speed of service across casino outlets. The position works in fast-paced gaming-floor and bar-service environments. Duties may involve standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods, exposure to cleaning chemicals and refrigeration equipment, and occasional exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke. Split shifts or extended hours may be required during peak periods. Native American Indian preference applies pursuant to the laws and regulations cited in the posting.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work an alternate schedule as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume casino environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced environment, with occasional exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, including kegs, product cases, and CO2 tanks.
Ability to work in hot, humid, noisy, or crowded environments.
Ability to safely operate beverage system components and bar equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in beverage operations, bar production, or a high-volume hospitality environment.
Experience working with automated liquor dispensing systems.
Familiarity with bar POS systems and beverage-control procedures.
Experience in a casino, hotel, or high-volume service environment.
Experience in batch cocktail production and beverage-consistency programs.
Certifications in responsible alcohol service, such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary operational lead for the Easy Bar system at bartender stations.
Serve as the primary operational lead for the Smart Bar system at beverage server stations.
Stock, clean, calibrate, and check the daily functionality of automated beverage dispensing systems.
Conduct routine system checks to verify pour accuracy and beverage-control compliance.
Troubleshoot minor system issues and coordinate service support when needed.
Maintain clean and organized liquor rooms, system cabinets, and storage areas.
Prepare kegged batch cocktails according to approved standardized recipes and portion specifications.
Prepare and maintain bourbon barrel-aged cocktails according to approved aging procedures and recipes.
Produce and batch house-made cocktail mixers according to standardized recipes and par levels.
Label, date, and rotate batched and prepared products using FIFO practices.
Maintain quality-control standards for pre-batched beverages.
Stock and replenish beer, wine, liquor, mixers, garnishes, and supplies in bar service wells and beverage server stations.
Maintain appropriate pars for bartender stations and beverage server stations.
Assist with beverage inventory counts, stock rotation, and warehouse replenishment.
Monitor keg and CO2 systems for operational readiness.
Support bartenders and beverage servers during peak-volume periods.
Remove trash, clean spills, and maintain guest-ready bar environments.
Follow alcohol-handling, sanitation, safety, and regulatory-compliance standards, including Tribal Gaming regulations and North Carolina ABC laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.