2026 Seasonal Host (Rodanthe, NC)

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures; Rodanthe (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discounts

Employee housing

Recreation activities

Fun work environment

Company picnics

Meet coworkers nationwide

Teaching the world to fly

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Kites operates Good Winds restaurant in Rodanthe, NC, seeking a friendly host to welcome guests, seat them, and manage busy shifts with grace.

You will answer calls, take reservations, maintain a clean entrance, and work with staff to deliver outstanding service. Seasonal, non-management role focused on guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure during busy shifts.
• Outstanding customer-oriented people skills.
• Patient and friendly with problem solving experience.
• Able to answer a wide variety of restaurant questions.
• Positive attitude and teamwork with staff.
• Flexible to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them appropriately, managing a waiting list when necessary.
• Provide menus and answer initial questions.
• Manage seating equitably with customer preference and server workload.
• Answer phone calls, take reservations, and respond to questions.
• Ensure entrance is clean, attractive, and well-maintained.
• Respond to complaints and assist in resolving issues.
• Work with other staff as a team and maintain high service quality.
• Maintain a positive attitude during busy shifts.
• Avoid gossip and maintain professionalism.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Excellent communication

Team player

Positive attitude

Stand long hours

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

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 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 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