The Boardwalk

☀️Retail Associate Wanted: Join the Island Life!

Posted: May 02, 2026

Retail Associate/Office Role

The Boardwalk Family of Restaurants

Put In Bay, Ohio

Wages/Pay
$16.00 - $18.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
ASAP

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced seasonal job in a beautiful island setting? The Boardwalk Family of Restaurants is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team in a dual Retail and/or Office Support role!

This opportunity is for our Lobster Trap (Retail) or our Park Place Boat Club (Retail/Office). Depending on the applicant's skills, this role offers either retail focus or a blend of customer-facing sales and essential office support.

Lobster Trap Responsibilities:

  • Greet and engage customers warmly, offering assistance and product knowledge.

  • Process sales transactions accurately using our POS system.

  • Maintain an attractive, clean, and well-stocked sales floor, including unpacking and displaying new merchandise.

  • Handle customer inquiries, returns, and exchanges professionally and efficiently.

  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain shop standard.

Park Place Boat Club Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Dockmaster with slip reservations, check-ins, and check-outs, accurately collecting required payments and paperwork.

  • Answer phones and relay important messages to management and the dock crew.

  •  Accurately process payments for dockage fees, utilities, and retail goods.

  • Monitor marine VHF radio for incoming boat traffic and communicate berthing assignments to the dock crew.

  • (Plus all retail responsibilities listed above)

What We're Looking For:

  • A friendly, energetic, and positive attitude is a must!

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Reliability and strong work ethic, especially during peak season (May - October) including weekends and holidays.

  • Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate!

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Island Perks:

  • Competitive hourly wage

  • Employee Discounts: in our restaurants and on our unique and fun merchandise.

  • Seasonal Housing: Affordable, clean, on-island staff housing is available for all successful candidates, eliminating the major stress of finding island accommodation.

  • Location: Enjoy your time off experiencing the lively atmosphere and beautiful surroundings of Put-in-Bay.

How to Apply

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Contact Info

The Boardwalk Family of Restaurants

The Boardwalk Family is a combination of Restaurants that appeal to a wide variety of Island guests. From waterfront dining with table-side service to throwing back a pint at our Irish Pub, the Boardwalk Family of Restaurants offers the best in Island hospitality. We invite you to tour our website and learn about the great job opportunities that await you.

Location
Ohio
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
8
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Varies depending on need.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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