TRAIN YOUR TEAM

Elevate Your Oyster Program

Oyster Master Guild offers expert-led oyster education tailored for hospitality teams who aspire to be the best in the field. Whether you're building an oyster program from scratch or refining an existing one, our in-person and online options give your team the confidence, skills, and expertise to showcase oysters at the highest level.

Team Discounts for OMG Certification & Specialty Courses
One-Hour Front of House Server Training (Virtual or In-Person)
Three-Hour Intensive Oyster Hospitality Workshops (In-Person)
Private Consulting: Oyster Program Tune-Ups

Team Discounts for Certification & Specialty Courses

Enroll multiple team members in our Oyster Master Guild Certification courses and enjoy exclusive discounts starting at 25% off. Provide your staff with industry-recognized credentials and deep oyster knowledge that enhances service and sales.

Bonus Feature: For teams of four or more, you can assign a Learning Lead who will have access to monitor team progress and ensure completion of the coursework.

Flexible Discounts

Discounts vary by group size, starting at 25% off for 2 students. We offer two discount models tailored to teams of different sizes—contact us to find the best fit for your team.

Self-Paced Learning

Courses are designed for busy professionals, allowing team members to learn at their own pace while advancing their expertise.

Boost Sales & Reputation

Certified staff engage guests more effectively, increasing oyster sales and positioning your establishment as a go-to oyster destination.

One-Hour Front-of-House Server Training (Virtual or In-Person)

Perfect for restaurants, bars, and seafood markets looking to sharpen their team's oyster service skills. This session covers essential oyster knowledge that enhances guest experiences and interactions—quick, effective, and immediately actionable. Starts at $500.

Expert-Led Sessions

Taught by OMG-certified oyster specialists or one of our co-founders, with over 40 years of combined experience in food, hospitality, and communication.

Structured & Interactive

A structured lesson with Q&A, supported by photos, videos, and a handout to reinforce key takeaways.

Tailored to Your Needs

We use a proven curriculum but can customize it by incorporating pre-submitted team questions to address specific challenges.

Three-Hour Intensive Oyster Hospitality Workshops (In-Person)

A hands-on, deep-dive session designed for teams ready to master oyster handling, tasting, and storytelling. Led by industry experts, this workshop refines service techniques and enhances guest engagement. Starts at $1500.

Transformative Impact

Enhances team confidence, sharpens shucking techniques, improves guest interaction, and boosts team morale. Attendees also earn 1 credit toward Level 3 Certification.

Hands-on Learning

Participants actively shuck, plate, taste, and discuss oysters, gaining confidence and skill in real-time.

Flexible Location

Hosted at your restaurant or in an off-site setting (where live shellfish is permitted).

Private Consulting: Oyster Program Tune-Ups

Looking to build or revamp your oyster program? We provide customized consulting to help you source, price, present, and market oysters effectively. Whether you want to showcase regional varieties, implement a pairing program, or increase oyster sales, we’ll help you get there.

Beyond the Basics

Our consulting covers oyster sourcing, menu development, staff training, promotions, special events, and even social media positioning to help maximize your program’s impact.

Comprehensive Support

We assess your current program, provide detailed recommendations, and can train your lead oyster shucker or raw bar manager to ensure long-term success.

Solving Key Challenges

Address profitability, marketability, and staffing issues with expert guidance on how to sustainably grow your oyster program.

Let’s Get Started

Investing in oyster education means a better guest experience, a stronger team, and a more profitable oyster program. Fill out the form below to explore training options for your team.