Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a well-established and beloved seafood restaurant chain that began as a family-owned restaurant with a vision to connect people with the flavors of seafood and the coast. With over fifty years of experience, Red Lobster has grown to operate a family of more than 500 restaurants across various communities. The company prides itself on more than just providing great food; it fosters a welcoming atmosphere where new friends become familiar faces, emphasizing community involvement and creating memorable dining experiences.

This role at Red Lobster is for the position of Busser/Runner, a key player in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for guests. Employed on a flexible schedule basis with competitive weekly pay ranging from $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, this position offers a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Red Lobster also offers exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at under $10 per week, life and short-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service, anniversary pay based on eligibility, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.

The Busser/Runner responsibilities are diverse and essential. This role welcomes each guest with a warm smile and prepares the station to ensure that settings such as utensils and condiments are correctly managed. Maintaining tables for cleanliness and readiness, refilling drinks, clearing used dishes and glassware, and delivering hot food to guests promptly are key duties. Additionally, Communicating table availability and assisting servers with customer needs when necessary help maintain efficient workflow in the dining room. Adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards is mandatory, as is assisting in areas such as dish separation in the sink area.

This job requires physical stamina and the ability to handle tasks such as bending, reaching, crouching, and safely lifting up to 30 pounds. Shifts commonly last between 8 to 12 hours, often requiring standing for extended periods. The ability to multitask with attention to detail and cooperate well within a team environment are crucial traits. Red Lobster is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of an exceptional team that values equality and inclusiveness, celebrating diversity across age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a welcoming workplace for all.

This role offers valuable career development prospects with training and advancement opportunities, making it an ideal position for individuals looking to grow within the hospitality and food service industry. The combination of competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team culture makes this an attractive employment opportunity at one of the most iconic seafood restaurant brands in the United States.