Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.81 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
dining discount

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-known family-owned restaurant chain that has been serving seafood lovers for over fifty years. Starting from a single establishment, it has grown into a beloved brand with over 500 restaurants across various communities. The company takes pride in offering more than just meals; it is about creating memorable dining experiences and fostering a sense of belonging where guests become familiar faces. Red Lobster focuses on delivering quality seafood dishes that connect people to the coast and celebrate the unique flavors of the sea. With a rich heritage and a commitment to community, it continues to be a popular dining destination for families and friends alike.

The Server role at Red Lobster is an integral part of delivering the exceptional dining experience that guests have come to expect. This position involves welcoming guests warmly, assisting in creating a positive atmosphere from the moment they arrive. Servers are responsible for making recommendations such as drinks, appetizers, and desserts, ensuring customers feel valued and well-cared for. Accuracy and efficiency are key, as the role requires taking precise food and drink orders and processing them correctly through the POS system. Servers must also maintain timely service by picking up and delivering orders promptly, checking in with guests to provide refills, and clearing tables to keep the dining area clean and inviting.

Additionally, the role requires adherence to all food safety standards to ensure guest health and satisfaction. The job is physically demanding; servers need to be able to stand for long periods, move throughout the restaurant, and lift up to 30 pounds safely. Red Lobster offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate different lifestyles, competitive wages with weekly pay, and a starting pay range of $17.81 to $25.00 per hour. There are opportunities for medical, dental, and vision insurance at affordable rates starting under $10 per week, along with life insurance, short-term disability, and other voluntary benefits. After one year of service, employees can participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Other notable perks include anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a supportive team that values career growth and training opportunities. The company fosters an inclusive and welcoming work environment committed to equal employment opportunities for all, irrespective of age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics. This is a chance to thrive in a dynamic restaurant setting where big plans for future growth are underway and the collective effort of employees helps shape the ongoing success of the brand.

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

  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to operate a POS system
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with attention to detail
  • Basic math skills

Job Duties

  • Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile when they are seated
  • Suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts
  • Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS system properly
  • Picking up and delivering food orders in a timely manner
  • Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any items from the table
  • Delivering and settling the check in a timely manner, thanking guests and inviting them to return
  • Following all food safety standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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