2026 Seasonal Host

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc.; Rodanthe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discounts up to 40%

Employee housing

Recreation activities like hang glidi…

Fun work environment

Company picnics

Meet colleagues nationwide

Teaching the world to fly!

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. in Rodanthe, NC, is seeking seasonal staff for the 2026 season at Good Winds Restaurant. You will welcome guests, seat them, answer questions, manage reservations, and help maintain a positive, efficient dining room.

This role emphasizes hospitality under pressure, teamwork, and a friendly, patient approach. Benefits include up to 40% in-store discounts, access to employee housing, and a fun, family‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior restaurant experience is preferred.
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure managing a very busy shift.
• Outstanding customer‑oriented people skills.
• Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving.
• Able to become familiar with restaurant specifics and prepared to answer a wide variety of questions.
• Positive attitude and ability work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
• Ability to perform high‑quality work while unsupervised.
• Work well with other staff as a team.
• Maintain a good energy level for an entire busy shift.
• Ability to be flexible and work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them, managing a waiting list when necessary.
• Provide menus and answer initial questions.
• Manage seating to balance customer preference and server workload.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and answer questions.
• Ensure entrance is clean, attractive, and well‑maintained.
• Respond to complaints and assist in resolving issues.
• Work with other staff as a team to provide great service.
• Strive for outstanding service quality on every shift.
• Maintain positivity and avoid gossip or negativity.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Excellent communication

Work well under pressure

Customer‑oriented mindset

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Restaurant specifics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system familiarity

Job description

We are looking for seasonal staff for the 2026 season. DESCRIPTION Our host greets guests as they enter and sets the tone of their dining experience. They engage with guests to ensure their experience is superlative and work collaboratively with all the staff to help maintain cleanliness standards and deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them appropriately, managing a waiting list when necessary
• Provide menus and answer any initial questions
• Manage seating in an equitable manner in terms of customer preference and server workload
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and answer questions
• Ensure entrance is clean, attractive, and well‑maintained
• Respond to complaints and assist in resolving issues
• Work with other staff as a team
• Work diligently to achieve outstanding service quality
• Maintain an attitude of positivity, with no gossiping, complaining, or negativity
• All other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior restaurant experience is preferred
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure managing a very busy shift
• Outstanding customer‑oriented people skills
• Patient and friendly with demonstrated experiencein problem solving
• Able to become familiar with restaurant specifics and prepared to answer a wide variety of questions
• Positive attitude and ability work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Ability to perform high‑quality work while unsupervised
• Work well with other staff as a team
• Maintain a good energy level for an entire busy shift
• Ability to be flexible and work a variety of shifts

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and wipe
• Able to carry trays or supplies weighing 10-30 lbs

Benefits

• In-store discounts of up to 40%
• Access to employee housing
• Recreation activities, such as hang gliding, kayaking, and kiteboarding, at no or low cost
• Fun work environment
• Company picnics
• Meeting co‑workers from around the country and around the world
• Teaching the world to fly!

At Good Winds Restaurant, we proudly serve tasty and inventive beach cuisine, fresh‑caught local seafood, and the widest selection of wine and regional craft beer in the Tri‑Villages (Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo, North Carolina). You have a unique opportunity to be a part of a different kind of kitchen – one where you will be expected to create, give input, and be a part of the decisions in the kitchen. We want creative happy dedicated food professionals who live for the passion of creating the best possible dining experience. Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. We sell clothing, kites, watersports equipment, toys - anything you need for your next adventure! KHK operates in 7 states, with over 25 locations along the east coast! We strive to be the leading company in adventure recreation and retailing, by building a reputation for fun, and excellence through dedication to customer service, quality, safety, and value.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Good Winds

This is a non-management position

This is a seasonal position