NC Coast Grill & BarPosts

Dear NC Coast/Red Sky family and customers: We’re proud and excited to introduce the newest leader in our NC Coast and Red Sky family, Jackie Stepp, who is stepping into the role of Director of Operations. With her heart, vision, and a wealth of experience, she is set to bring a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence to our restaurants.
Jackie Stepp, with over a decade of hospitality leadership and event management experience, has held management positions with nationally recognized restaurant groups, including Ashley Christensen Restaurants in Raleigh, where she served as Assistant General Manager and Events Execution Manager, overseeing daily operations, staff development, and private event execution.
She also brings firsthand knowledge of the Outer Banks dining scene, having previously served as General Manager of Red Sky Café. Most recently, Jackie worked as an independent restaurant consultant, helping ownership teams strengthen operations and staff performance.
She will focus on unifying and supporting the teams across all three concepts in this role.
As the daughter of our Executive Chef, Wes Stepp, Jackie’s new leadership is more than professional — it’s deeply personal. We’re excited for this new chapter and our continued evolution under her guidance! Welcome back Jackie!!

Today’s (and last for the day!) employee highlight is Zoë!
Zoë has been part of the OBX since 2021, balancing her studies at UVA with life here on the Outer Banks. Originally from Richmond, VA, she’s become an OBX local and a familiar, friendly face at the restaurant.
Outside of work, Zoë is a talented artist and dancer, a lover of the beach, and someone who brings creativity into everything she does. Whether she’s serving guests with a smile or chasing her passions off the clock, Zoë is always full of grace and good vibes.
We’re so grateful to have her on the team—thank you, Zoë, for everything you bring to NC Coast!