Busser/Runner - weekly pay
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned restaurant chain that has been serving seafood lovers for over fifty years. With more than 500 locations, Red Lobster prides itself on creating memorable dining experiences that connect guests to the coastal flavors and traditions of seafood. The company is deeply embedded in the communities it serves, fostering a welcoming atmosphere where guests and employees alike become part of an extended family. Known for its passion for quality and hospitality, Red Lobster offers a vibrant workplace culture that values teamwork, inclusivity, and career growth opportunities.
The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is a crucial position that supports the overall dining experience by ensuring smooth and efficient service flow. This role involves welcoming guests with a friendly attitude, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the dining area, and assisting servers by refilling drinks and running hot food to tables. The Busser/Runner helps set the stage for a pleasant meal by ensuring tables are properly set with silverware and condiments and that the environment remains clean and inviting throughout service hours. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively while working as part of a dynamic team. 
Employed on a full-time or part-time basis with flexible scheduling options, those in the Busser/Runner role benefit from competitive wages with weekly pay. Red Lobster emphasizes employee well-being by offering medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and voluntary benefits, all starting at very affordable rates. Additionally, the company supports employee financial security with a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring company matching after one year of service. Anniversary pay rewards long-term employees who meet eligibility requirements, further underscoring Red Lobster's commitment to recognizing and valuing its team members.
Employees also enjoy discounts on shift meals as well as when dining as guests, fostering a community feel within the workplace. Red Lobster is dedicated to developing its staff by providing training and career advancement opportunities that enable employees to grow within the organization. The physical demands of the job include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, stand for extended periods, and maintain mobility throughout shifts, all of which contribute to delivering excellent service in a fast-paced restaurant setting. Importantly, the company values diversity and inclusion, providing a welcoming work environment where all employees and applicants receive equal opportunity without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.
Joining Red Lobster as a Busser/Runner means becoming part of a legacy brand with big plans for the future. The company’s focus on quality, community, and employee success makes it an excellent workplace that offers much more than just a job — it offers a chance to build a rewarding career with a team that cares. Whether you are looking for your first role in the hospitality industry or seeking to further develop your skills in a supportive setting, Red Lobster provides the resources, benefits, and opportunities to help you thrive.
                - 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 to 12 hour shift
 - team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task