Job Overview

diamond

Benefits

weekly pay
flexible schedules
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
meal discounts
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a leading restaurant chain known for its dedication to delivering fresh, high-quality seafood to its customers. With more than fifty years of history, it started as a family-owned establishment with a vision to create a unique connection between people and the ocean's bounty. Today, Red Lobster operates over 500 restaurants, spreading its passion and commitment through communities across the country. The company prides itself on being more than just a dining spot; it's a place where customers and employees alike become part of an extended family. The brand is deeply embedded in the communities it serves by providing memorable dining experiences and fostering a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and appreciated.

The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is a vital position contributing to the efficient and pleasant dining experience for guests. This position offers competitive weekly pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year of service, anniversary bonuses based on eligibility, meal discounts during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Red Lobster is committed to providing career advancement opportunities through training and development programs.

As a Busser/Runner, you will be responsible for greeting guests warmly, setting up your station for each shift, ensuring tables are well-prepared with utensils and condiments, refilling beverages, clearing used plates and glasses, delivering hot food promptly from the kitchen to customers, assisting servers when necessary, following all safety and sanitation standards, clearing and resetting tables, cleaning seats and floors, communicating table availability, and sorting items in the dishwashing area. The role demands physical stamina including the ability to stand for long periods, bend, reach, stoop, and safely carry items up to 30 pounds. Successful candidates will be team players with sharp attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.

The future at Red Lobster is promising, with exciting plans underway to enhance the team and restaurant experience even further. Applicants should be at least the minimum legal age and authorized to work in the United States. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing an inclusive work environment that respects all employees and applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Join Red Lobster now and become part of a welcoming family that values your contributions and offers a pathway to grow your career in the hospitality industry.

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
  • ability to stand for shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours
  • ability to work as part of a team with attention to detail and multitasking ability
  • physical demands as described are representative of essential job functions
  • reasonable accommodations available for employees with disabilities

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment a plus
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Job Duties

  • Receive each guest in the restaurant with a smile
  • prepare the station for the shift
  • ensure that utensils and condiments are set on the table
  • refill beverages and clear used plates and glassware
  • deliver hot food to guests when ready from the pass
  • provide assistance to servers with guests as needed
  • follow all food safety and sanitation regulations
  • clear plates from tables, reset tables, and clean seats and floors
  • communicate table availability
  • sort articles in the dishwashing area

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


Job Location

Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.

We'll match you with best jobs

Get job offers faster

Business woman
Business man
Search For More Opportunities:

How Candidates Get Hired Faster

Apply to 2–3 similar roles

Complete profile & get best matches

Check new opportunities daily

Woman chef
Man chef