Oyster Shucker-1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Beauport Hospitality Group; Gloucester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauport Hospitality Group in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Oyster Shucker to ensure the oyster bar is prepared according to established procedures and recipes. You will shuck oysters, interact with guests, and assist the bar staff. You must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential functions include shucking oysters, preparing shellfish, and maintaining bar supplies while following safety guidelines. A strong work ethic and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must communicate effectively in English; second language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shucks fresh oysters or clams with shucking knife.
• Cleans & prepares shellfish and other seafood for serving.
• May mix sauces from ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice and other ingredients.
• Ensure oyster bar is properly prepared per procedures.
• Provide assistance to bar staff with filling ice, stocking and cleanup.
• Follow recipes and plating requirements for dishes.

Skills

Stand for long hours

Lift 50 lbs

Upsell menu items

Food & beverage service knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Job description

• Job Tracking ID:512881-914344


• Job Location:Gloucester, MA


• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)


• Level of Education:Any


• Job Type:Full-Time/Regular


• Date Updated:08/26/2026


• Years of Experience:Less Than 1 Year


• Starting Date:08/14/2026


• Application:[e-mail]

The Oyster Shucker is responsible for ensuring the Oyster bar isprepared based on established procedures. Reading and followingestablished recipes and plating requirements as set by the executivechef. The Oyster Shucker provides fast, accurate shucking of Oysters.Interaction with guests and a positive attitude will be a large partof your responsibility. Assisting the bar staff with duties is alsorequired. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Shucks fresh oysters or clams with shucking knife


• Cleans & prepares shellfish and other seafood for serving to customers.


• May mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and also otheringredients to make sauces


• Ensure oyster bar is properly prepared based on established procedures


• Provide assistance bar staff with filling ice, stocking, emptyingtrash, etc..


• Follow established recipes and plating requirements


• Provide fast, accurate shucking of oysters


• Restock all items through each shift

Experience and Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for 8' hours length of time.


• Ability to walk/stand approximately 90% of shift.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis.


• Ability to upsell menu items.


• Requires a thorough knowledge of food & beverage service.


• Requires good communication; both verbal and written.


• Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language. Asecond language is desirable.


• Ability to practice and adhere to all safety requirements.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights and weekends.


• The salary range for this position is $17-$18/hr.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work will primarily take place in the Restaurant, front of houseandback of house areas, and Food & Beverage service areas.


• Interior and Exterior of the Restaurant, exposure to sun, heat,cold and changing weather conditions.

The Beauport Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employerencouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regards to race,color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion,disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other statusor characteristic protected by law.