The Boardwalk

🍹 Seasonal Bartender Wanted: LIVE AND WORK ON AN ISLAND THIS SUMMER!

Posted: May 08, 2026

Bartenders

The Boardwalk Family of Restaurants

Put In Bay, Ohio

Wages/Pay
$5.50 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
May 20, 2026

Are you a skilled bartender who excels at crafting quality drinks and providing personalized service? We are looking for a Seasonal Restaurant Bartender to join our front-of-house team for the 2026 summer season on Put-in-Bay!

We are a highly-regarded, full-service dining establishment known for our quality menu and excellent service.

As our Bartender you will:

  • Be the Face: Engage with hundreds of vacationing guests, provide exceptional service, and maintain a friendly, upbeat demeanor.

  • Support Dining: Work closely with servers and kitchen staff to manage all beverage orders for the dining room quickly and accurately.

  • Maintain Standards: Ensure the bar area is immaculate, organized, and properly set up for service every shift.

  • Be Responsible: Strictly adhere to all Ohio liquor laws and company policies for responsible service.

  • Handle high-volume cash transactions and operate our POS system accurately.

 Essential Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Bartender in a full-service, upscale restaurant environment is strongly preferred.

  • Availability: Must commit to the entire season (May-October), including evenings, weekends, and all major holidays.

    Reliability is non-negotiable.

  • Service Focus: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to provide warm, professional service to complement the dining experience.

Island Perks

  • Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly wage, plus great tips derived from higher-ticket dining sales.

  • Guaranteed Housing: Affordable, clean, on-island staff housing is available for all successful candidates, making living arrangements simple.

  • Professional Setting: Work in a high-quality environment where professionalism and service standards are highly valued.

  • Location: Enjoy your days off exploring the unique environment of Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie.

Join us at the Boardwalk Family of Restaurants and be a part of creating unforgettable dining experiences!

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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