Corolla Cantina

Currently recruiting for the season from May 1st, 2026 to October 15th, 2026.

Corolla Cantina is a small yet busy coastal/ Baja style restaurant and bar. We are seasonal and very local. We have a great team every year and always looking for more hands. The ocean is steps away so it makes for a great seasonal job for all walks of life. If you like making money, can hustle and want to be part of a fun, fast and quirky environment, then this is your place!

Close to the Northern beaches of the Outer Banks AKA - OBX. We are about 2 hours from Virginia Beach, and 2 hours from Hatteras.

Location
North Carolina
Season
Summer and Fall
Staff size
10-15
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
The house if is a beautiful 3 bedroom sitting on the back 9 of The Currituck Club golf course. It’s about 3 miles from the restaurant and a 3 minute walk to the beach. Bedrooms will be shared and common areas also. The house is fully equipped with everything anyone could need. Massive yard, massive decks and lots of space.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good

About Corolla Cantina

Working in a small fast paced environment with fun people, fun attitudes and earning lots of money! Must have a good attitude, live and work well with a small crew, and be prepared and ready to get slammed!

The Employee Experience

You will be living steps to the beach and working in one of the most casual restaurants in Corolla. We’ve been around for 15 years. And it’s  a locals favorite spot.

Ideal Candidate

If you can move fast, have a great attitude, not take things so seriously but make moves, this is the place for you!! But you need to know your crowd, make drinks, serve food and be a crowd pleaser!!!

Room and Board

Housing is available with shared rooms and living spaces. Beautiful house overlooking the half course - and just a 3 minute walk to the beach. Only a 4 mile drive to work. A perfect bike ride!!

Rent is required. $600 a month per person.

Getting Here and Getting Around

The restaurant is literally 4 miles away. You can drive, ride a bike or ride share. I’ve even supplied transportation for the right candidates. 

For Fun

So you are literally living at the very end of the road. Wild horses, surfing, kite boarding, meeting new friends and beaches as far as the eye can see. And on top of all that, making lots of money!!

Current Job Openings

    Prep Cook

    Corolla


    Bartenders and Waitstaff

    $2.13 / hour + tips
    Corolla

    🚨 NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED SERVERS, BARTENDERS 

    We’re a high-volume Cantina where things move fast, shifts fly by, and the right people make serious money.

    We’re looking for experienced servers & bartenders and maybe a few kitchen crew who can handle a crowd, keep it fun, and not lose their mind when 12-top walks in 10 minutes before close.

    THE JOB:

    • High-volume, fast-paced environment

    • Big vacation crowds (yes… big)

    • Team-focused, no dead weight

    • Strong earning potential

    PERKS:

    • Full-time positions

    • Housing available (qualified candidates)

    • Potential for year-round work

    FULL-TIME • HOUSING AVAILABLE

    🏠 HOUSING INFO (READ THIS):

    Shared housing with seasonal + year-round staff.

    You’ll be living and sharing rooms with coworkers—so being respectful, clean, and easy to live with matters.

    Not into shared space? This isn’t your fit.

    IF YOU’RE A GOOD FIT IF:

    ✔ You have real experience

    ✔ You can handle volume without melting

    ✔ You show up ready to work

    ✔ You bring good energy (at work and at home)

    🚫 DON’T APPLY IF:

    ✖ You disappear during a rush

    ✖ You think side work is optional

    ✖ You say “that’s not my table”

    ✖ You need constant babysitting

    ✖ You bring drama everywhere you go

    ✖ You’ve never worked volume but “feel confident”

    COROLLA CANTINA

    Be Kind, Unwind… then get back to work.

How to Apply

Please send an email to Wnadya73@gmail.com

(No calls please — we’re in the weeds.)

Contact Info

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