Island server position 🍽️🌊 strong team, high energy, unforgettable summer experience

Posted: Apr 18, 2026

Server

The Forge

Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Wages/Pay
$5.50 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Apr 27, 2026

Server | The Forge | Put-in-Bay, Ohio 🍽️🏝️

We’re hiring servers for our seasonal team at The Forge, a high-volume, experience-driven restaurant on South Bass Island 🌊
Our guests come for more than food, they come for the atmosphere, the energy, and the experience. You’re a big part of that ✨

This is a fast-paced environment where you’ll be expected to stay sharp, move with urgency, and handle volume without losing your composure ⚡️
In return, you’ll be part of a tight, hardworking team and spend your summer somewhere most people only get to visit ☀️


What You’ll Be Doing 🍽️

  • Managing multiple tables in a high-volume setting

  • Delivering attentive, efficient, and personable service

  • Communicating clearly with kitchen and bar staff 🗣️

  • Staying organized and composed during busy shifts

  • Supporting the team wherever needed (hosting, running, resetting) 🔄

  • Creating a guest experience people actually remember ✨


What We’re Looking For 👀

  • Serving experience in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong work ethic and sense of urgency 💪

  • Ability to stay calm under pressure

  • Team-first mindset, no egos 🤝

  • Reliable, consistent, and accountable

If you need constant direction or struggle when things get busy, this will be a tough environment ⚠️


Housing & Perks 🏝️

  • On-island shared housing available (~$75/week)

  • Walking distance to work 🚶‍♂️

  • Spend the summer living and working on an island 🌊


Season 📅

Late April through November

How to Apply

Apply Now

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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