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Benefits

weekly pay
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
guest dining discounts
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster, a renowned seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of history, began as a family-owned establishment dedicated to providing guests with a unique connection to seafood and coastal dining. Today, Red Lobster has grown to encompass more than 500 restaurants, each embodying the founding passion of delivering special meals and moments to its customers. Beyond offering delicious food, Red Lobster prides itself on being an integral part of the communities it serves, where new acquaintances are welcomed as familiar faces. The company's longstanding commitment to quality, community involvement, and exceptional service positions it as a leader in the casual dining seafood restaurant industry. With a extensive network of locations, Red Lobster offers employees an environment that balances tradition with contemporary hospitality practices, promoting a supportive workplace culture focused on growth and opportunity.

As a busser/runner at Red Lobster, you will play a vital role in enhancing the guest dining experience by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area and providing essential support to serving staff. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and customer service come together. Responsibilities include welcoming guests with a friendly demeanor, setting up dining stations before shifts, ensuring tables are properly set with utensils and condiments, refilling beverages, clearing used dishes, and delivering hot food to customers promptly. You will also support servers by assisting guests as needed and adhere strictly to all food safety and cleanliness standards. This role demands physical stamina to handle tasks such as bending, reaching, and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds, as well as standing for long periods during shifts lasting from 8 to 12 hours. Red Lobster values its employees by offering competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits that support both personal health and financial security. Moreover, the company is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all team members. Joining Red Lobster's team means becoming part of a family eager to help you grow and advance your career through ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about providing excellent guest service and contributing to a warm community-focused environment, this role as a busser/runner offers a rewarding pathway to be part of a respected and evolving restaurant brand.

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Capacity to stand for shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and multitasking skills

Job Qualifications

  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow safety and cleanliness protocols
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the company

Job Duties

  • Welcome each guest to our restaurant with a smile
  • Prepare the station for the shift
  • Ensure utensils and condiments are on the table
  • Refill beverages and clear used dishes and glassware
  • Deliver hot food to guests when ready in the pass
  • Provide assistance to servers with guests as needed
  • Follow all food safety and cleanliness guidelines
  • Remove dishes from tables, reset tables, and clean seats and floors
  • Communicate table availability
  • Sort items in the dishwashing area

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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