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Busser/Runner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) Plan
Anniversary pay
Discounted meals
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of history, rooted in a family-owned origin and dedicated to providing guests with outstanding seafood dining experiences. The company prides itself on creating a warm, community-centric environment where guests feel welcomed and can enjoy memorable meals. With more than 500 locations, Red Lobster has grown into a beloved brand that values its employees and guests equally, offering a culture where new friends become familiar faces. Their commitment to quality, community, and great hospitality is the foundation of their ongoing success and expansion plans.

The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is essential to the smooth operation of the restaurant and delivering an excellent guest experience. This position involves various responsibilities such as greeting guests warmly, preparing the station for shifts, ensuring tables are properly set with silverware and condiments, and supporting servers by refilling drinks and clearing tables promptly. The role also includes running hot food items to guests efficiently and communicating table readiness to the team. The Busser/Runner maintains cleanliness and adheres strictly to food safety standards, ensuring the restaurant environment remains hygienic and inviting. This position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds safely, and be agile throughout an 8 to 12-hour shift.

Red Lobster offers competitive wages with weekly pay and flexible scheduling options to accommodate employees' diverse needs. Employees have access to affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans starting at less than $10 per week, plus life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. The company supports its team members' financial well-being through a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match after one year of service, as well as anniversary pay for eligible employees. Team members enjoy discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as guests. Red Lobster strongly encourages career growth, offering training and advancement opportunities within the organization.

As a member of the Red Lobster family, employees join a company that values equal opportunity and inclusivity, committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace for all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or veteran status. There is a bright future ahead as Red Lobster continues to grow and innovate, making now an excellent time to join their team and be part of something special in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
  • Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 to 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
  • Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 to 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country applying

Job Duties

  • Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile
  • Setting up station for the shift
  • Ensuring silverware and condiments are on the table
  • Refilling drinks and pre-bussing
  • Running hot food to guests when ready in alley
  • Providing guest support for servers as needed
  • Following all food safety and cleanliness standards
  • Clearing dishes from tables, resetting table, and cleaning seats and floors
  • Communicating table readiness
  • Breaking down items in the dish area

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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