Executive Beverage Director - Casino & VIP Lounge

Catawba Two Kings Casino; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a Beverage Director to lead all casino beverage operations, develop signature programs, and elevate guest experiences across five bars and the VIP lounge.

You will guide budgeting, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a beverage leadership team, collaborating with Operations to align service with guest expectations at peak hours and special events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of beverage management experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple outlets in a casino, resort, or large-scale entertainment venue.
• Demonstrated experience managing a large casino beverage server program strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of cocktail programs, spirits curation, wine, and bar operations across multiple service styles.
• Experience with Smart Bar, Agilysys InfoGenesis, IGfly, or equivalent casino POS and beverage systems preferred.
• Must hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol Certification prior to starting the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
• Must adhere to all Catawba Gaming Commission regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all non-restaurant beverage outlets and the casino beverage server program.
• Develop and maintain the property beverage philosophy, cocktail programs, bar menus, and signature drink offerings across all bars and the casino floor.
• Lead cocktail recipe development, syrup production programs, and ingredient procurement for artisan bar outlets.
• Own and elevate the VIP Players' Lounge beverage experience including ultra-premium spirits program curation, signature cocktail offerings, and white-glove service standards.
• Oversee casino beverage server operations across 5 service bars ensuring systems and POS are utilized effectively.
• Build and maintain optimal station coverage models across daily shifts based on gaming floor density.
• Develop and manage KPI models to optimize scheduling and performance.
• Partner with Casino Operations and Gaming leadership to align beverage service with guest experience standards.

Skills

Beverage program leadership

Casino beverage operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff development & mentoring

Tools

Agilysys InfoGenesis

IGfly

Smart Bar

Job description

Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a Beverage Director to lead all casino beverage operations, develop signature programs, and elevate guest experiences across five bars and the VIP lounge.

You will guide budgeting, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a beverage leadership team, collaborating with Operations to align service with guest expectations at peak hours and special events.