Lady Oyster Tours & Tastings is Maine’s first oyster culinary tour company! Our mission is to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Maine oysters and promote coastal heritage through sensory tastings, educational farm tours, and unforgettable seafood retreats.

Check out our openings below!

We're a young business, so we are always looking out for passionate people who take a special interest in our work. Bring us a job description! Bring us an idea for a new oyster tour you'd like to run!

We're a strong believer in creative ownership, so if you see an opportunity that would succeed under Lady Oyster's brand, let's talk about it!

Paid Apprenticeship — From Shucker to Sommelier

Seasonal / Part-Time • Based in Phippsburg, Maine
POSTED: April 17, 2025

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and experienced oyster shucker who would like to transform their skillset from oyster shucker to oyster sommelier. You’re a self-starter who loves learning through example. You’ll be willing to jump into a newly-formed start-up and take ownership of the shucking operations and event preparation for each event.

As our deeply-valued apprentice, you’ll work alongside Lady Oyster’s founder, Virginia, to co-host immersive oyster and wine tastings throughout the summer season (3-4 days per week). 

Surprise Us!

We are always looking for amazing candidates who would like to help us grow. Tell us about a role, a new tour idea, or partnership opportunity!

Send us a quick intro about yourself, highlighting the following:

1) Any relevant work experience and/or education involving oysters, tourism, hospitality
2) Your passion for oysters, Maine, and/or aquaculture
3) What role or tour idea you'd like to create and how it will grow our business
4) Attached a resume (or work history)

Send to: 📧 virginia (at) theladyoyster.com
Subject line: Team Growth Opportunity Application

Warwick and I are proud to take part in the Maine oyster community, which is a pioneering place for shellsifh aquaculture and eco-tourism in the United States. Alongside our friends in aquaculture and culinary spheres, we're building experiences that introduce everyday people to the power of sea farming.