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LeBayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Bartender

New Orleans, LA

$600 - $2.0K/wk

Whether you're behind the bar mixing a Sazerac or serving up a cold local brew, you're the face of ... Our team is cooking up gumbo, shucking oysters, peeling mudbugs and slinging hurricanes on the best ...

LeBayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Bartender

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$600 - $2.0K/wk

Whether you're behind the bar mixing a Sazerac or serving up a cold local brew, you're the face of ... Our team is cooking up gumbo, shucking oysters, peeling mudbugs and slinging hurricanes on the best ...

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How much do local oyster shucking jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for local oyster shucking in the United States is $15.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Local Oyster Shucking vs Oyster Farm Worker?

AspectLocal Oyster ShuckingOyster Farm Worker
CredentialsKnife handling skills, food safety knowledgeBasic farming or aquaculture experience, safety training
Work EnvironmentProcessing facilities, seafood marketsOyster beds, outdoor farms
Industry UsageSeafood processing, retailAquaculture, farming operations
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve working with oysters, Local Oyster Shucking focuses on preparing oysters for sale or service in processing facilities, requiring knife skills and food safety knowledge. Oyster Farm Workers are involved in cultivating oysters directly on farms, often outdoors, with a focus on farming techniques and safety. Each role serves different parts of the oyster industry but shares some overlapping skills and industry context.

How much do local oyster shuckers get paid?

The average pay for oyster shuckers ranges from $10 to $15 per hour, with experienced workers earning higher wages. Pay can vary based on location, skill level, and whether tips are included, especially in restaurant or seafood market settings.

Is local oyster shucking a hard job?

Local oyster shucking can be physically demanding and requires skill to open oysters efficiently and safely. It often involves standing for long periods and handling sharp tools, but with practice, it becomes easier and more manageable.

What do local oyster shuckers make?

Local oyster shuckers typically earn an hourly wage that ranges from minimum wage to around $15-$20 per hour, depending on experience and location. Some may also receive tips, which can significantly increase total earnings, especially in busy or high-end establishments.

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Oyster Shucker - Hard Rock

Gulf Coast Restaurant Group Inc

Biloxi, MS • On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Summary of Position
Accurately & efficiently prepare oysters for raw and cooked consumption. Perform other duties in the areas while maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary work area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Oyster Shucker is responsible for ensuring the Oyster bar is prepared based on established procedures. To provide assistance to kitchen manager and kitchen staff with food preparation. Reading and following established recipes and plating requirements as set by GCRG. The Oyster Shucker provides fast, accurate shucking of Oysters. When applicable, the Oyster Bar is centrally located in the dining room of the restaurant. Interaction with guests and a positive attitude will be a large part of your responsibility. Must know details of oysters serving daily; harvest area, size, and salinity.
Essential Functions
  • Shucks fresh oysters, preparatory to fresh packing
  • Holds shellfish firmly and forces shucking knife between halves of shell at hinge juncture
  • Twists knife to sever muscles holding shell closed pries open
  • Cuts shellfish from shell, serves it on appropriate tray.
  • May break off edges of shells before shucking.
  • Cleans & prepares shellfish for serving to customers.
  • Sprays shellfish when needed.
  • Ensure oyster bar is properly prepared based on established procedures
  • Provide assistance to kitchen manager and kitchen staff with food preparation
  • Follow established recipes and plating requirements as set by GCRG.
  • Rotates oysters daily, oldest on top.
  • Provide fast, accurate shucking of oysters
  • Restock all items through each shift
  • Ensure all tools and equipment are properly stored and safely used
  • Ability to follow daily HACCP sanitation procedures
  • Follow all relevant health department rules and regulations
  • Stores oyster tags as manger request.

Competencies
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Organizational Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Time Management
  • Stress management

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Job operates in a kitchen and routinely uses sinks, shuck knives, chain-mesh gloves, and oyster cleaning stations.
Physical Demands
Must be able to work all areas of the restaurant and operate kitchen equipment. Position requires standing, bending, lifting, kneeling, and walking the entire workday. Must have the ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must vision ability, hearing ability with eye and hand coordination. Must have professional communication skills. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and maintain exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel
Some travel is expected for this position.
Requirements
Experience and Education
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, basic knife skills, knowledge of standard cooking methods preferred. Must have the ability to understand and apply written and verbal instruction. We have a thorough training program to prepare you for success in your position.
Previous shucking experience.
AAP/EEP Statement
Gulf Coast Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in all locations where GCRG operates. GCRG is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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