Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with exceptional seafood and coastal dining experiences for over fifty years. With more than 500 locations, Red Lobster has established itself as a beloved destination where communities come together to enjoy memorable meals and create lasting connections. The company values its employees as an integral part of its family, fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where new hires quickly become familiar faces.

The role of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of each restaurant while enhancing the guest experience. Busser/Runners are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the dining area, supporting servers, and providing timely and courteous service to guests. This part-time position offers competitive wages with weekly pay and flexible scheduling designed to accommodate various lifestyles and availability.

Employees in this position enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week. Additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service are also available. Red Lobster supports employee growth and career advancement by offering training and opportunities to move up within the company.

As a Busser/Runner, you will be a key team member responsible for welcoming guests with a smile, setting up stations for each shift, ensuring tables are properly equipped with silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, and pre-bussing to prepare tables for the next guests. You will run hot food from the kitchen to the dining area, assist servers as needed, maintain food safety and cleanliness standards, clear and reset tables, and keep the dining area presentable by cleaning seats and floors. Effective communication with the team about table status is essential to keep the dining room running smoothly.

Physically, the role demands stamina, teamwork, and attention to detail. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds safely, move effectively throughout the restaurant, and remain on your feet for long shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours. Red Lobster is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities to ensure all team members can perform their duties comfortably and successfully.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a company with a bright future. The restaurant is continuously evolving with big plans on the horizon and a supportive culture that prizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming workplace for everyone regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. If you are passionate about providing exemplary guest service and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this position offers a rewarding career path in the hospitality industry.