Oyster Shucker-1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

1606 Restaurant; Rocky Neck (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauport Hospitality Group in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Oyster Shucker to prep bars per established recipes and chef standards. You will shuck quickly and accurately, and interact with guests while assisting bar staff.

The role requires standing most of the shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Salary ranges $17–$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to upsell menu items.
• Thorough knowledge of food & beverage service.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• English language required; second language a plus.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends.
• Team-oriented and guest-focused hospitality approach.

Responsibilities

• Shucks fresh oysters or clams with shucking knife.
• Cleans & prepares shellfish and other seafood for serving.
• Prepare sauces by mixing ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and other ingredients.
• Ensure oyster bar is prepared per procedures and recipes.
• Assist bar staff with ice, stocking, and tidying work areas.
• Follow recipes and plating requirements for all servings.
• Provide fast, accurate shucking and restock items per shift.

Skills

Stand for long hours

Lift 50 lbs

Upsell menu items

Food & beverage service

Good communication

English required

Second language desirable

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Education

Any

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.