Oyster Shucker

Who We Are:

MML Hospitality is a Texas-based hospitality group with over 25 concepts across Austin, Houston, Aspen, New Orleans, Malibu, and California. Our portfolio includes restaurants, hotels, and retail, with a growing team of more than 1,800 employees. We are committed to cultivating exceptional experiences for both our guests and our team.

About Clark’s Oyster Bar: 

Clark’s Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is opening in Malibu, California. Known for our exceptional oysters, martinis, lobster rolls, champagne, and signature dishes, we’re thrilled to bring the Clark’s experience to this vibrant community. Inspired by the 1950s, our design features oak, terracotta, and leather, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With around 100 seats, including a private dining room, we’re proud to be a new neighborhood staple—where locals and visitors alike can enjoy outstanding food, drinks, and service.

Position Summary
As an Oyster Shucker, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently shucking and grilling of oysters for guests. If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Cleans & prepares shellfish for serving to customers. 
• consistently follow recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards 
• Rotates oysters daily, oldest on top.
• Provide fast, accurate shucking of oysters
• Restock all items through each shift
• Provide assistance to kitchen manager and kitchen staff with food preparation
• Ensure all tools and equipment are properly stored and safely used

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Excellent customer service and people skills required
• Active Food Handlers certification required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year oyster shucking experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays for eligible Full-Time Employees
• Restaurant Discounts
• Wine Education Reimbursement
• Referral Incentives
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities 
• Sick Pay in accordance with California’s Sick Leave Law
• TIPPED POSITION! 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and forearms to shuck oysters, requiring significant manual dexterity, strength, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, such as bags of oysters, ice, and other supplies.
• Regular bending, reaching, and stooping to access supplies and maintain a clean workstation.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment, often handling chilled seafood and working around ice.
• Work may involve exposure to moderate noise levels and varying kitchen temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.