Oyster Shucker - 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

• 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: 08/14/2026
• Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year
• Starting Date: 08/14/2026
• Application: careers@beauporthospitality.com
• Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  

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Job Description

The Oyster Shucker is responsible for ensuring the Oyster bar is prepared based on established procedures. Reading and following established recipes and plating requirements as set by the executive chef. The Oyster Shucker provides fast, accurate shucking of Oysters. Interaction with guests and a positive attitude will be a large part of your responsibility. Assisting the bar staff with duties is also required. 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 other ingredients to make sauces
• Ensure oyster bar is properly prepared based on established procedures
• Provide assistance bar staff with filling ice, stocking, emptying trash, 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. A second 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 house and back 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 employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.