Busser/Runner - Citrus Heights, CA

Red Lobster is a well-established family-owned restaurant chain renowned for its dedication to delivering exceptional seafood dining experiences. With over fifty years of history, this celebrated seafood restaurant has grown into a family of more than 500 locations, becoming a beloved destination for quality meals and memorable moments. Red Lobster's identity is deeply rooted in its commitment to connecting guests to the coastal experience through its fresh seafood offerings and welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on fostering a warm environment where guests feel at home and relationships among patrons and staff alike create a community-centric dining culture. The restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a hub where new friendships are made and regular guests become familiar faces. As a family-owned business, Red Lobster emphasizes traditions of excellence, integrity, and hospitality, striving to maintain its reputation as a leader in the seafood restaurant industry. This approach extends to its employees, offering them opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and friendly environment. Employment at Red Lobster is characterized by competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and extensive benefits designed to support the well-being of its team members. These benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision plans starting at under $10 per week, life insurance options, short-term disability coverage, and voluntary benefits tailored to individual needs. Additionally, staff enjoy a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service, anniversary pay subject to eligibility, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25 percent discount when dining as guests. The company also prioritizes career development by providing comprehensive training and advancement opportunities, ensuring employees can build fulfilling careers. As part of the Red Lobster family, team members contribute to fulfilling the company’s mission of offering great food and exceptional guest service in a thoughtful and respectful dining setting. The role of Busser/Runner is integral to maintaining the smooth operation of this dynamic seafood restaurant. Bussers and Runners are the frontline champions of guest satisfaction, responsible for enhancing the dining experience by ensuring clean, orderly, and well-prepared dining environments. This position is ideal for individuals who are energetic, customer-focused, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include warmly welcoming guests as they arrive, preparing stations at the start of shifts, maintaining tables with silverware and condiments, refilling drinks, pre-bussing tables during service, and running hot food from the kitchen to guests promptly and courteously. In addition to supporting servers by providing attentive guest assistance, bussers follow strict food safety and cleanliness protocols to uphold the restaurant’s high standards. Duties extend to clearing dishes efficiently, resetting tables, cleaning seating areas and floors, communicating table readiness to the team, and handling breakdown of dish area items post-service. Physical demands are notable, requiring the ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, and remain on one’s feet for extended shifts of 8 to 12 hours. Prospective candidates must be legally authorized to work and meet minimum age requirements. Successful bussers and runners exhibit teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing multiple tasks concurrently. Red Lobster specifically welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, proudly promoting equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Join Red Lobster during a thrilling time of expansion and innovation, where employees are valued and empowered to grow within a respected and friendly company devoted to excellence in seafood dining.

• Must meet the minimum age requirement
• 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 to 12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task