Busser/Runner - weekly pay
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain with a rich history that began over fifty years ago as a family-owned establishment. The company's vision has always been to provide guests with a special connection to seafood and the coast, offering a warm and welcoming dining experience. Today, Red Lobster operates over 500 restaurants and remains deeply rooted in the communities it serves. Each location reflects the founder's passion for quality food and creating memorable moments for guests. Beyond being a place to eat, Red Lobster fosters an environment where new friends become familiar faces, promoting a sense of family and belonging.
The role of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster is a vital position that contributes to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a smooth dining experience. This position offers weekly pay and competitive salaries along with flexible scheduling options. Red Lobster provides employees with access to affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans starting at less than $10 per week, as well as life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. The restaurant also offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year of service, anniversary pay (subject to eligibility), discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. The company believes in investing in its employees by offering training and career advancement opportunities to foster growth within the organization.
As a Busser/Runner, you will be responsible for welcoming guests with a friendly smile, preparing your station before each shift, and ensuring tables are properly set with utensils and condiments. Your duties will include refilling drinks, clearing used plates and glassware, and delivering hot food from the kitchen to customers efficiently. You will assist servers by providing customer support when needed, follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines rigorously, and maintain cleanliness by clearing and resetting tables while keeping seating areas and floors tidy. Communication with team members regarding table availability is essential, as well as sorting items in the dishwashing area. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to stand for long hours, work collaboratively with detail orientation, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Red Lobster is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions successfully. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a dynamic team with exciting plans for the future and a strong foundation that values its employees and customers alike.
- Must meet minimum age and be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to bend, reach, crouch, and safely carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hour shifts
- Ability to work in a team with attention to detail and multitasking capability
- Must comply with food safety and sanitation standards