Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been serving guests for over fifty years. Rooted in a passion for seafood and coastal flavors, Red Lobster has grown to a family of over 500 restaurants, each one a reflection of the original vision to create a warm and welcoming connection between guests and the coastal dining experience. Known for its commitment to quality, community, and exceptional guest service, Red Lobster is more than just a place to eat—it is a place where new friends become familiar faces and every meal is a special moment shared with loved ones.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a team dedicated to providing memorable dining experiences. The company values its employees and offers a supportive and inclusive environment. With weekly pay and competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and benefits options that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability, Red Lobster strives to ensure that its team members feel valued and cared for. Additional perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year of service, anniversary pay for eligible employees, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Employees also benefit from career advancement opportunities, with comprehensive training programs designed to help team members grow and succeed within the organization.

The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is an entry-level position that plays a crucial part in creating a positive dining experience by maintaining cleanliness, assisting servers, and ensuring that guests feel welcome. This role requires a friendly demeanor, a strong work ethic, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. As a Busser/Runner, you are often the first and last point of contact for guests during their visit, making your role essential in delivering top-notch customer service.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests with a warm smile, preparing your station for the shift, setting tables with silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, pre-bussing tables, running hot food from the kitchen to guests, supporting servers, adhering to all food safety and cleanliness standards, clearing dishes, resetting tables, cleaning seats and floors, communicating table readiness, and assisting in breaking down items in the dish area. Physical stamina is important as the role involves standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely.

Red Lobster is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The company also acknowledges the need to accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions successfully. With exciting plans for growth and an ever-expanding team, now is the perfect time to join the Red Lobster family and contribute to its ongoing success.