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Busser/Runner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $9.50 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned restaurant chain specializing in seafood cuisine with a legacy of over fifty years. The company was founded on the vision of connecting people to the coast and fresh seafood, creating memorable dining experiences. Today, Red Lobster operates more than 500 restaurants across various communities, making it a favorite destination for seafood lovers. As a brand, Red Lobster prides itself on delivering exceptional meals and fostering a warm, welcoming environment where guests and employees alike feel like part of a larger family. The company is deeply rooted in its communities, emphasizing both quality service and community involvement. Red Lobster offers a dynamic workplace culture that values growth, inclusivity, and career advancement opportunities.

The position available is for a Busser/Runner, an essential role within the restaurant. This role focuses on maintaining an efficient and pleasant dining experience for guests by ensuring tables are set and cleared promptly and supporting servers as needed. The Busser/Runner is responsible for welcoming guests, setting up stations, ensuring tables are stocked with necessary items such as silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, pre-bussing tables, running hot food to guests, and supporting servers throughout their shifts. The role demands attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards. Additionally, the position requires some physical stamina as employees need to be able to bend, reach, lift up to 30 pounds safely, and stand for shifts lasting between 8 to 12 hours. Red Lobster offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, short-term disability benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year, anniversary pay, discounted meals, and extensive training to support career development. This role at Red Lobster is ideal for candidates looking to join a growing, supportive team in a vibrant hospitality environment with excellent benefits and growth opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
  • Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Job Qualifications

  • No formal education required
  • Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Ability to follow food safety and cleanliness protocols
  • Positive attitude and customer-oriented mindset

Job Duties

  • Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile
  • Setting up station for the shift
  • Ensuring silverware and condiments are on the table
  • Refilling drinks and pre-bussing
  • Running hot food to guests when ready in alley
  • Providing guest support for servers as needed
  • Following all food safety and cleanliness standards
  • Clearing dishes from tables, resetting table, and cleaning seats and floors
  • Communicating table readiness
  • Breaking down items in the dish area

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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