Oyster Shucker

Bigredf; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Paid Sick Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR is seeking an energetic Oyster Shucker in Boulder, CO. This role involves shucking oysters live behind the bar, engaging with guests, and working in a dynamic kitchen and dining room environment. Flexible schedule with nights and weekends required.

The position offers a team-driven tip pool, starting wage around $25 per hour, and benefits after tenure. Full-time or part-time hours between 1pm and 10pm, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with shucking oysters and handling knives in a fast-paced service setting.
• Ability to engage guests and contribute to a lively dining atmosphere.
• Comfort with hot equipment and kitchen/bar tasks.

Responsibilities

• Shuck oysters and prepare them for service.
• Interact with guests and maintain a welcoming front-of-house presence.
• Support kitchen and bar staff during service periods.

Skills

Oyster shucking

Guest interaction

Knife safety

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR - OYSTER SHUCKER

Come join the Family! Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a talented and energetic OYSTER SHUCKER. Oyster Shuckers are a special breed of hospitalitarian. Specialized skills of caretaking and preparation of oysters, jewels from the sea that as a culinary experience, are unmatched. Our Shuckers are on stage, as one of the first sights in our front doors is an icy display of the freshest oysters possible and the shucking is live and in person behind our bars. While also a member of the kitchen crew, our Shuckers are the foundation to providing a remarkable guest experience - yes, you'll be engaging with guests!! Candidates should be eager to learn, adaptable and comfortable in a kitchen and in the dining room/bar, working with hot equipment, knives, slicers, etc.

Jax brings the coast to the coast-less. Inspired by the timeless fish houses of the East, West, and Gulf shorelines, we create incredible memories and share delicious food and drink with friends and family. We are a neighborhood seafood bar with a wild vibe of rocks popping, drinks shaking, pots and pans clattering from the counter bar, and laughter a happening. This is a scene you want to be a part of, and a spot you won’t want to leave.

Here’s the skinny

• Full-Time or Part-Time (full-availability: nights & weekends) 1pm-10pm
• Team Service Tip Pool Model (we share tips among all hourly employees!)
• $25 per hour average starting wage (with opportunity to earn more!)
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible schedule
• Big Red F Restaurant Dining Discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for full-time team members after 6 months

Equal Opportunity Employer: Your sexual, religious and political preferences are of no concern to us. Your humanity, kindness and ability to do your job better than anyone on the planet is what we are concerned with.

Who we are: We are a collective of locally owned and fiercely independent restaurants and bars rooted in Boulder, Colorado.

Our Mission: We Serve Delicious and Memorable Hospitality - OUR HOSPITALITY IS EVERYTHING WE DO

Our Values: We are committed to the happiness of our guests, the success of our team, and the connection to our communities.

Our Purpose: We are dedicated to creating outstanding memories and experiences for our guests around eating and drinking.

www.bigredf.com