Busser/Runner

Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain that has been delighting customers for over fifty years. Founded as a single family-owned restaurant with a vision to connect people to seafood and the coast, Red Lobster has grown to become a beloved dining destination with over 500 locations. The company values community, hospitality, and high-quality dining experiences. They aim to create an environment where guests enjoy their favorite meals and moments, and where employees feel like part of a larger family. Red Lobster is dedicated not only to great food but also to fostering connections and familiarity within the communities they serve. This commitment creates a unique and welcoming atmosphere, making it more than just a place to eat or work.

The role of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster plays a vital part in maintaining this exceptional guest experience. As a Busser/Runner, you will be the first friendly face customers see when they enter the restaurant. Your responsibilities include ensuring tables are properly set up with silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, pre-bussing tables, and promptly running hot food to guests. Supporting servers by clearing dishes, resetting tables, and keeping the dining area clean and organized is a crucial part of your daily routine. The position demands excellent communication skills to inform servers of table readiness and teamwork to support an efficient and smooth service flow.

Red Lobster offers a competitive compensation package with weekly pay to support financial stability. Flexible scheduling accommodates personal needs, while comprehensive benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision plans starting at less than $10 per week. Additional perks such as life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service demonstrate the brand’s commitment to employee wellbeing and future planning. Anniversary pay and discounted shift meals provide additional incentives for dedicated team members.

The physical demands of the Busser/Runner position require the ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, stand and move around for long shifts of 8 to 12 hours. This role caters to team players with keen attention to detail, a positive attitude, and strong multitasking abilities. Red Lobster ensures reasonable accommodations are in place to help individuals with disabilities perform their essential job functions efficiently.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family that values diversity and equal opportunity. The company prides itself on promoting a welcoming workplace free from discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The future holds exciting plans for growth and improvement, making it an excellent time to start or advance your career with Red Lobster.