2026 Seasonal Host (Rodanthe, NC)

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discounts of up to 40%

Access to employee housing

Fun work environment

Company picnics

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Surf Co. is seeking seasonal staff for the upcoming 2026 season at Good Winds Restaurant in North Carolina. The role involves greeting guests, managing seating, and ensuring exceptional service quality. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor, with prior restaurant experience preferred. Benefits like in-store discounts and recreational activities are included. This non-management position is ideal for enthusiastic individuals eager to contribute to a dynamic dining environment.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience is preferred.
• Able to perform high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Ability to be flexible and work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them appropriately.
• Manage seating and reservations efficiently.
• Respond to complaints and assist in resolving issues.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Customer-oriented people skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for seasonal staff for the 2026 season.

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 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

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!

Company Information

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 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, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Good Winds
This is a non‑management position
This is a seasonal position