Barback/busser

Lago East Bank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Referral program

Job summary

A popular dining destination in Cleveland is hiring a Barback/Busser for the summer of 2026, starting mid-April. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean bar area, assisting with drink orders, and managing inventory in a fast-paced environment. Strong cleaning skills and customer service experience are essential. This position offers flexible scheduling and various employee benefits including discounts and a shift meal.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a barback required.
• Familiarity with restaurant operations beneficial.
• Previous experience in catering environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support bar and FOH staff by maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist with drink orders and inventory management.
• Buss tables and fill water for guests.

Skills

Strong cleaning and sanitation skills

Experience in food preparation and service

Customer service skills with a focus on guest satisfaction

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

LAGO IS HIRING FOR SUMMER 2026

START DATE IS MID APRIL.

As a Barback/Busser, you will support the bar and foh staff by ensuring a well-stocked and clean environment, enhancing the overall guest experience. Your core responsibility will be cleaning and maintaining the bar area, while your relevant skills in food preparation, customer service, and cash register operations will be essential in assisting with drink orders and inventory management. Experience in nightclubs and banquets will be beneficial as you work in a fast-paced setting. Join our team to contribute to a vibrant atmosphere and help deliver exceptional service to our patrons.

Requirements

Strong cleaning and sanitation skills

• Experience in food preparation and service
• Familiarity with POS systems
• Background in nightclub or banquet settings
• Customer service skills with a focus on guest satisfaction
• Ability to handle cash register operations and transactions
• Previous experience in catering environments is a plus
• Bussing tables
• Filling waters
• Stocking bar
• organization of storage areas
• Washing and polishing glassware
• Polishing silverware
• sweeping floors
• Setting up seating areas for service

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly hourly plus nightly tips

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Typical Shift Times:

• 10AM-6PM
• 2PM-12AM
• 6PM-3AM

Additional Compensation:

• Store Discounts on and off the clock
• Discounted in demand parking in the Flats
• A shift meal
• A shift beverage
• Half off friends and family night for staff and their loved ones

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• First call on tickets for high in demand Lago Custom Events event tickets
• Room for growth and advancement
• Staff incentives and recognition for going above and beyond
• Close knit, family-like work enviroment

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeBenefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program

Experience:

• barback: 1 year (Required)