Server - River's End Restaurant (2026 Season)

Company: Nantahala Outdoor Center
Location: Bryson City
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation. JOB SUMMARY Servers at the Nantahala Outdoor Center work at River’s End Restaurant, located right on the banks of the Nantahala River in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge in Bryson City, NC. This fast-paced, scenic setting offers a one-of-a-kind serving experience alongside whitewater rafters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. This position reports to the Front of House Management team. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to work weekends and holidays, with availability for morning, daytime, and evening shifts as scheduled by management. This posting is for the 2026 season. (March to October) Responsibilities Take and serve food and drink orders to NOC guests in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment Coordinate with back-of-house for food orders Provide information to guests on menu items, food and drink specials, and meal ingredients Handle cash and credit card transactions with guests Promote to guests the adventures that NOC has to offer along with local area information Complete side work and front of house duties as outlined by the manager on duty Assist other members of the Food and Beverage team as needed Create a clean and inviting atmosphere inside and outside the restaurant by: sweeping, mopping, washing windows, cleaning and stocking the bathrooms and taking out trash Stock drink stations and make tea and coffee Assist other members of the Food and Beverage team as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications 18 years of age Previous serving experience An understanding of the flow of restaurant operations Have a professional appearance and attitude Have great customer service skills Be a good communicator Be able to function as a team player Take direction well Be able to work independently Physical Requirements and Environment Able to carry up to 30lbs Able to carry food trays, trash, bus tubs and ice buckets Must be comfortable working on their feet for as long as eight-hour shifts Servers must be able to speak clearly and concisely Must be comfortable and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position. Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.

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