Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a well-established seafood restaurant chain renowned for its dedication to quality food, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Founded over fifty years ago as a single family-owned establishment, Red Lobster has grown into a large network of over 500 locations, maintaining a core vision of connecting people with the joy of seafood and coastal dining experiences. Each restaurant serves as a community hub where guests can enjoy memorable meals and create lasting memories with friends and family. The company takes pride in being more than just a place to eat and work; it is a place where new friendships are formed and valued. Red Lobster offers a welcoming culture focused on growth, development, and recognition of its team members. The company is committed to offering competitive wages and weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees' health, financial security, and well-being.

The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is a vital position within the restaurant, providing crucial support to ensure that guests receive timely, efficient, and friendly service. As a Busser/Runner, you will be the first person to welcome guests with a warm smile and play an integral role in setting the stage for their dining experience. Your responsibilities include preparing your station for each shift, setting tables with the appropriate silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, and running hot food to guests as it becomes ready. You will support servers by pre-bussing tables and assisting with guest needs, always maintaining cleanliness and adhering to strict food safety standards. Clearing dishes, resetting tables, cleaning seats and floors, and communicating table status to the team are also essential parts of the role.

Red Lobster values team players who bring attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and a strong work ethic. This role involves physical activity, such as bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely, as well as being able to stand and move throughout the restaurant during long shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours. While the physical demands are significant, Red Lobster provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform their essential functions.

Not only does Red Lobster provide an enriching place to work, but it also offers substantial opportunities for career growth and advancement through training and development programs. The restaurant offers numerous benefits, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at affordable rates, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest are additional perks that enhance employee satisfaction.

By joining the Red Lobster family, you become part of a team that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. The company is proud to provide a welcoming workspace irrespective of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Red Lobster is poised for exciting growth, making this the perfect time to be part of its future and contribute meaningfully to a respected and beloved seafood dining brand.