Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.25 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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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
employee dining discount
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established family-owned restaurant chain specializing in seafood and coastal cuisine, with a rich history of over fifty years. Founded on the vision to create a unique connection to seafood and the coastal experience, Red Lobster has grown to operate over 500 restaurants, serving countless guests across the country. Each restaurant operates not just as a place to eat, but as a welcoming community hub where new friends quickly become familiar faces. The company prides itself on delivering memorable dining experiences through its commitment to quality food, excellent customer service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Emphasizing its family-oriented values and community engagement, Red Lobster creates opportunities for team members to grow and advance through career training programs. The company culture is built on mutual respect, inclusion, and employee development, ensuring a positive and supportive work environment. The chain also places a strong focus on work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling and competitive wages paid weekly.

The role of Server at Red Lobster is vital to the guest experience, serving as the primary point of contact between the restaurant and its patrons. Servers play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that guests receive attentive, friendly service from the moment they are seated until their dining journey ends. Responsibilities for this position include greeting guests with a smile, providing informed suggestions for drinks, appetizers, and desserts, and accurately entering food and beverage orders into the point-of-sale system. Servers are expected to deliver food timely, check in on guests regularly to refill drinks and clear tables, and provide prompt billing and courteous farewells inviting guests to return.

Additionally, Servers adhere to strict food safety standards, maintaining a clean and safe dining environment. The role demands physical stamina, including the ability to stand for long shifts, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds safely. Candidates should possess the ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and function well within a team-oriented setting. Working at Red Lobster offers more than just a job; it offers a chance to be part of a thriving family business with exciting plans for the future. The company is proud to support an inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunities irrespective of age, race, gender, or other protected statuses. For individuals looking for flexible schedules, competitive pay, and meaningful career growth in the hospitality industry, Red Lobster represents a promising and rewarding path.

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

  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic knowledge of food safety standards
  • Prior experience in customer service or hospitality is preferred but not mandatory
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays

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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