
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
weekly pay
competitive salary
flexible schedule
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
Discounted meals
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Red Lobster is a renowned restaurant chain with more than fifty years of experience in delivering exceptional seafood dining experiences. Originating as a family-owned establishment, Red Lobster has grown into a large family of over 500 restaurants. The company prides itself on creating connections with the coast and seafood, offering its guests not just meals but memorable moments shared around the table. The restaurant is deeply embedded in the communities it serves, transforming new customers into familiar faces through its warm and welcoming environment. Red Lobster emphasizes quality service, a passion for seafood, and a family-friendly atmosphere, making it a preferred dining destination across the United States.
The position of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, team-oriented dining environment. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring guest satisfaction by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked dining areas. Busser/Runners greet customers with a smile, prepare stations for service, replenish drinks, and assist servers by delivering food and clearing tables. They are responsible for cleaning and resetting tables promptly and adhering to all food safety and cleanliness standards.
As a Busser/Runner, your daily tasks will require attention to detail, physical stamina, and excellent teamwork skills. You will help create a positive dining experience by ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Red Lobster offers competitive pay, weekly payment schedules, and flexible work hours to accommodate different lifestyles. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at under $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. Additionally, Red Lobster provides a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring company contributions after one year of service, anniversary pay upon meeting eligibility requirements, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.
Red Lobster values growth and career advancement, offering training and opportunities to help team members progress within the company. The physical demands of the role include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, carry up to 30 pounds safely, and stand for 8 to 12 hours per shift. The company supports accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Red Lobster is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace irrespective of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. If you are passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service, the Busser/Runner position at Red Lobster is an excellent fit with great career potential.
The position of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, team-oriented dining environment. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring guest satisfaction by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked dining areas. Busser/Runners greet customers with a smile, prepare stations for service, replenish drinks, and assist servers by delivering food and clearing tables. They are responsible for cleaning and resetting tables promptly and adhering to all food safety and cleanliness standards.
As a Busser/Runner, your daily tasks will require attention to detail, physical stamina, and excellent teamwork skills. You will help create a positive dining experience by ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Red Lobster offers competitive pay, weekly payment schedules, and flexible work hours to accommodate different lifestyles. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at under $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. Additionally, Red Lobster provides a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring company contributions after one year of service, anniversary pay upon meeting eligibility requirements, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.
Red Lobster values growth and career advancement, offering training and opportunities to help team members progress within the company. The physical demands of the role include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, carry up to 30 pounds safely, and stand for 8 to 12 hours per shift. The company supports accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Red Lobster is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace irrespective of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. If you are passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service, the Busser/Runner position at Red Lobster is an excellent fit with great career potential.
Job Requirements
- Must meet minimum age requirement and authorization to work in the United States
- ability to bend, reach, stoop and safely lift up to 30 pounds
- ability to stand for 8 to 12 hour shifts
- ability to work collaboratively with attention to detail and multitask
- physical ability to perform duties with reasonable accommodations if needed
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment is a plus
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- attention to detail
- customer service orientation
- basic knowledge of food safety practices
Job Duties
- Receive each guest in our restaurant with a smile
- prepare the station for the shift
- ensure utensils and condiments are on the table
- refill drinks and clear used plates and glassware
- carry hot food to customers when ready in the hallway
- provide assistance to servers with customers as needed
- follow all food safety and cleanliness standards
- remove dishes from tables, reset tables, and clean seats and floors
- communicate table availability
- sort items in the dishwashing area
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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