Busser/Runner - weekly pay
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a well-established restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to providing guests with a unique experience centered around seafood and coastal cuisine. Originating from a family-owned restaurant with a vision to connect people with the sea's freshest flavors, Red Lobster has grown over five decades to become a beloved brand with more than 500 locations. The company is not just about serving meals; it is about creating memorable moments and fostering a sense of community where new friends quickly become familiar faces. Each restaurant reflects the founding passion of delivering quality seafood and excellent service, maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes every customer feel valued and part of the Red Lobster family.
The role of a Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is integral to ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. This part-time position offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week. Employees also have access to life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits, alongside a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions after one year of service. Additional perks include anniversary pay, discounted meals during shifts, a 25% discount when dining as a guest, and opportunities for career development through comprehensive training and advancement programs.
As a Busser/Runner, your primary responsibility is to support the front-of-house team by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and efficiency. You will greet customers with a smile, prepare your station for service, and ensure tables are properly set with utensils and condiments. Your role involves refilling beverages, clearing used dishes and glassware, delivering hot food to guests once their orders are ready, and assisting servers as needed. Maintaining adherence to safety and sanitation standards is critical, as is keeping the dining area clean by clearing tables, resetting them, and cleaning seats and floors. Effective communication about table availability and diligent sorting of items in the dishwashing area are part of your duties as well.
Physical endurance and teamwork are crucial for success in this position. You must be able to bend, reach, squat, and lift up to 30 pounds safely, stand for extended periods (8 to 12 hours) during shifts, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. This role is designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities through reasonable adjustments, ensuring all employees can perform the essential functions successfully.
Red Lobster is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive workplace that respects diversity in age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This position pays between USD $16.50 and USD $25.00 per hour and offers a vibrant work environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. If you are motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about customer service and seafood cuisine, joining Red Lobster as a Busser/Runner offers a rewarding opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees and customers alike.
                - Meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the United States
 - ability to bend, reach, squat, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
 - ability to stand for 8 to 12 hour shifts
 - ability to work as part of a team
 - attention to detail
 - ability to multitask effectively