Spend your summer as a barista on an island ☕️🌅 Fast, fun, rewarding

Posted: Apr 18, 2026

Seasonl Barista

The Forge

Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Wages/Pay
$13.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Apr 27, 2026

This is a high-volume barista position inside a fast-paced, full-service restaurant ☕️🔥
You’re not just making coffee, you’re keeping the morning running.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare espresso drinks, coffee, and specialty beverages with consistency and speed ☕️⚡️

  • Dial in espresso and maintain drink quality throughout service 🎯

  • Handle solo shifts during weekdays and collaborate on weekends 🤝

  • Keep the barista station clean, stocked, and organized at all times 🧼

  • Maintain a strong sense of urgency during peak hours ⏱️

  • Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house team 🗣️

  • Assist in other areas when needed (host stand, expo support, light service tasks) 🔄


Pay Structure:

  • Hourly wage + tips 💰

  • Keep your own tips during weekday shifts 💵

  • Weekend tips are shared with the second barista 🤝

  • Additional tip-outs from servers for espresso drinks ☕️


Housing & Perks:

  • Shared, on-island housing available (~$75/week) 🏝️

  • Walking distance to work 🚶‍♂️

  • Spend the summer in a high-energy island environment 🌊


Season:

  • Late April through November 📅


What to Expect:

  • Fast-paced, high-volume environment ⚡️

  • Early mornings and long shifts during peak season 🌅

  • A team that works hard and expects the same 💪

  • A role that requires independence, accountability, and consistency 🎯

How to Apply

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Contact Info

The Forge

At The Forge, we serve gourmet crepes, exquisite cocktails and unique coffee concoctions on a trendy resort island in Lake Erie. The Forge is serving exceptional food and drinks from brunch to dinner through May to late October.

Location
Ohio
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
30
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
$75 per week dorm style
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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