Busser/Runner - weekly pay
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with over five decades of experience, proudly serving guests with fresh, high-quality seafood and a welcoming coastal ambiance. Founded with the vision of connecting people to the ocean through delicious meals, Red Lobster has grown to include over 500 locations, each serving as an extension of the family’s passion for great food and community hospitality. The company values not only delivering memorable dining experiences but also fostering strong community ties where new friends become familiar faces. Red Lobster is more than a place to eat; it is a workplace where employees feel valued, encouraged, and given opportunities to advance their careers in a supportive environment.
The role of Busser/Runner at Red Lobster provides an essential part of the guest experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient dining area that allows servers to focus on the guests and provide excellent service. This position involves welcoming guests warmly as they enter, setting up stations for shifts, ensuring tables have the correct silverware and condiments, and assisting in refilling drinks and clearing tables. Bussers/Runners also play a key role in delivering hot food from the kitchen to guests promptly, supporting servers as needed, adhering strictly to food safety and cleanliness standards, and communicating table status with the team.
This position requires physical stamina, as it involves standing for extended periods, moving quickly throughout the restaurant, and safely lifting up to 30 pounds. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy being active in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a team, and paying keen attention to detail. Red Lobster offers competitive wages ranging from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour with weekly pay, flexible scheduling options, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at an affordable rate. Employees also receive life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match after one year of service.
Beyond compensation, Red Lobster emphasizes career growth opportunities. New employees receive training and ongoing support designed to help them advance within the company. Additional perks such as anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest enhance the workplace experience, fostering loyalty and satisfaction among staff. Red Lobster is committed to equal opportunity employment, promoting a welcoming workplace for everyone regardless of age, race, gender, or other protected status. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a vibrant, dynamic team at a company with exciting plans for growth and innovation ahead. The Busser/Runner position is not just a job; it is a chance to contribute to a memorable dining experience and build a fulfilling career in hospitality.
- 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