Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned restaurant chain that has been a beloved part of the culinary landscape for over fifty years. Starting with a single location, the company has grown to operate more than 500 restaurants across the nation, each dedicated to providing guests with a memorable dining experience centered on fresh seafood and coastal cuisine. Red Lobster prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where new friends become familiar faces, making every meal special. With a heritage deeply rooted in community and quality, Red Lobster continues to uphold the tradition of excellence that its founding vision set forth.

The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is an integral part of the team's success in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This part-time position offers competitive wages with weekly pay and flexible scheduling to accommodate varying availability. Employees have access to several benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Additionally, team members may qualify for anniversary pay and enjoy a 25% discount on dining as a guest along with discounted shift meals.

As a Busser/Runner, your primary responsibilities include greeting guests with a friendly smile, setting up your station before shifts, ensuring tables are properly stocked with silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, and assisting servers by running hot food to guests promptly. You will support the flow of service by pre-bussing tables, clearing dishes, resetting tables with clean linens and utensils, and maintaining the cleanliness of dining areas including seats and floors. Communication is key as you monitor table readiness and help with dish area duties such as breaking down items. Following food safety protocols and cleanliness standards is crucial to ensure a healthy and pleasant environment for guests and staff alike.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to move quickly throughout the restaurant, standing for 8 to 12-hour shifts, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely. The position is well-suited for team players with attention to detail and multitasking capabilities who thrive in a fast-paced setting. At Red Lobster, there are significant growth opportunities as the company is dedicated to training and developing its employees to advance their careers within the organization.

The team at Red Lobster is excited about future plans and growth, making now an excellent time to join this dynamic and supportive family. As an equal opportunity employer, Red Lobster embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a welcoming workplace for everyone regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This Busser/Runner opportunity offers the chance to be part of a storied brand that values its employees and the communities it serves, with a confident outlook toward continued success and innovation.