Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a well-established family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been delivering exceptional dining experiences for over fifty years. Rooted in a passion for the coast and fresh seafood, Red Lobster has grown to become a household name with more than 500 locations. This restaurant is not just a place to eat but a welcoming space where community members become familiar faces and guests enjoy memorable meals and special moments. The company prides itself on fostering a family atmosphere for both its customers and employees, emphasizing service, quality, and a connection to the maritime heritage.

The role of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is an integral part of ensuring a seamless dining experience for every guest. This position offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling options, and access to various insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision starting at less than ten dollars a week. Employees also benefit from life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year of service. Additionally, the company offers anniversary pay, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount for dining as a guest. Red Lobster commits to career development by providing training and advancement opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking growth in their hospitality careers.

As a Busser/Runner, you will be responsible for greeting every customer with a smile, preparing your work station at the beginning of your shift, and setting tables with the necessary utensils and condiments. You will refill drinks, clear used plates and glassware, and serve hot food to customers once it is ready in the pass-through area. Supporting servers with customer needs, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines, clearing and resetting tables, cleaning seating areas and floors, communicating table availability, and sorting items in the dishwashing area are all key duties that contribute to a smooth front-of-house operation. The role demands physical stamina to bend, reach, squat, safely carry up to 30 pounds, and remain standing for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, emphasizing teamwork, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.

Red Lobster is proud of its commitment to equal employment opportunities and providing an inclusive, welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The company also makes reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions successfully. If you are passionate about customer service, seafood, and working within a supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a celebrated brand with exciting plans for the future.