Beverage Technician (65860)
About The Position
The Beverage Technician at Catawba Two Kings Casino is responsible for calibrating, sanitizing, maintaining, and operating automated beverage dispensing systems, including Easy Bar and Smart Bar. The position also supports the casino’s batch cocktail program by preparing kegged cocktails and house-made mixers according to standardized recipes and applicable Tribal Liquor Authority and North Carolina ABC regulations. The technician helps maintain beverage inventory, equipment functionality, product consistency, and service readiness across casino outlets. The role works in gaming-floor and bar service areas in a fast-paced environment. It involves standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods, and may include split shifts or extended hours during peak times. The employee may encounter loud, hot, humid, or crowded environments, occasional second-hand cigarette smoke, cleaning chemicals, refrigeration equipment, and beverage dispensing systems. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, or alternate schedules as needed. Native American Indian preference applies pursuant to the laws cited in the job description.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
- 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 loud, fast-paced environment.
- 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.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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 necessary.
- 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 procedures.
- 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 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.
- Ensure compliance with Tribal Gaming regulations and North Carolina ABC laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
