Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
Discounted meals

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain with a rich history that started as a family-owned restaurant with the vision of providing people with a unique connection to seafood and coastal flavors. Over fifty years later, the company has expanded to a family of over 500 restaurants, each embodying the passion and founding spirit of creating memorable dining experiences. Red Lobster takes pride in being more than just a restaurant; it is a community hub where new friends become familiar faces and where the culture of hospitality and excellence is deeply ingrained. The company values its relationship with local communities and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Employment at Red Lobster offers not only a job but also the opportunity to be part of a family dedicated to quality service and customer satisfaction.

The position of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is an essential role that supports the overall dining experience, ensuring that guests receive attentive and efficient service. This role involves greeting customers with a welcoming smile, preparing the station for shifts, maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of tables with cutlery and condiments, refilling beverages, and removing used dishes and glassware. The Busser/Runner also plays a crucial part in delivering hot food to guests promptly when it is ready in the kitchen and assisting servers as needed. Adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards is paramount, as is the physical ability to perform the duties that involve standing for long hours, bending, reaching, and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Working as a Busser/Runner at Red Lobster provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career within the hospitality industry as the company offers comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. The role offers flexible scheduling and competitive wages, ranging from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour, supplemented with weekly pay and robust employee benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance starting at under $10 per week. Additional employee perks include life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year, anniversary pay, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Red Lobster fosters an inclusive workplace dedicated to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The company emphasizes teamwork, detail orientation, and multitasking ability within a friendly and supportive environment. Current employees are part of a team looking forward to a bright future with exciting plans to continue growth and success. Joining Red Lobster today means becoming part of a company rooted in tradition but focused on innovation and positive change.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the United States
  • ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
  • capability to stand for an 8 to 12-hour shift
  • ability to work collaboratively with attention to detail and multitasking skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • basic knowledge of food safety practices
  • willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks

Job Duties

  • Greet every customer at the restaurant with a smile
  • prepare the station for the shift
  • ensure that cutlery and condiments are on the table
  • refill drinks and remove used dishes and glassware
  • deliver hot food to customers when ready in the hallway
  • provide assistance to servers with customers as needed
  • follow all food safety and cleanliness regulations
  • clear dishes from tables, reset tables, and clean seats and floors
  • communicate table availability
  • separate items in the dishwashing area

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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