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Job Description

Job Title: Service Captain

Location: Haute Feast at Barnegat Oyster Collective, Barnegat, NJ

Job Type: Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time

Compensation: $16 hourly + tips

About Us:

Haute Feast at Barnegat Oyster Collective is a waterfront, chef-driven, farm-to-table seafood restaurant located at the headquarters of a working oyster farm. We are proud to operate in collaboration with a collective of independent oyster farmers and local fishers, sourcing directly from the water to your plate. Our menus rotate weekly, driven by what’s fresh, sustainable, and local—celebrating the bounty of Barnegat Bay. Our team is passionate, professional, and hospitality-obsessed.

We’re hiring Service Captains to join our opening team. As a Service Captain, you are the guest’s main point of contact from the moment they're seated through the end of their experience. You’ll work with a dedicated team of runners, bussers, and shuckers to deliver high-touch, informed, celebratory service—anchored in storytelling, local sourcing, and great energy.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary service lead for your section of guests during each shift

Guide guests through our rotating, locally sourced seafood menu

Drive sales by confidently recommending oyster selections, wine pairings, and featured dishes to enhance sales and guest enjoyment

Share the story behind our collective oyster farming practices and direct-from-source ingredients

Help pace the dining room and support your teammates by jumping in where needed

Coordinate with kitchen, oyster bar, and support staff to ensure smooth pacing and delivery

Maintain high standards of attentiveness, hospitality, and table upkeep

Handle guest questions, feedback, or special needs with professionalism and warmth

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of restaurant experience (upscale preferred)

Strong communication and people skills; confident speaking with guests

Passion for local food, sustainability, and the art of the upsell

Commitment to learning and speaking intelligently about our locally-driven culture

Calm, professional presence and a sharp eye for detail

Available evenings, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Gain:

Sales and hospitality leadership experience in a chef-driven environment

Deep knowledge of oysters, seafood, wine, and sustainable sourcing

A supportive team in a stunning bayside setting with great energy and great food

Company Description

We are a company with a Mission serve locally sourced, sustainable seafood with a fancy approach. We exist to create an experience for our guests AND team oriented experience with and for our staff.

Full-time