Immediate Start:Busser/runner-Quick Hire! in Knoxville,TN,USA,TN
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Knoxville, TN, USA
Job Title: Busser/runner - Quick Hire! Hiring Organization: Red Lobster Based in: Knoxville, TN, USA, TN (a key business district) Posted: Recently.
Salary: Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
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Apply your your professional skills skills at our Knoxville, TN, USA location.
- This Knoxville, TN, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Red Lobster team in Knoxville, TN, USA, TN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Knoxville, TN, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain with a rich history of over fifty years rooted in family ownership and a vision to offer guests a unique connection to seafood and coastal dining experiences. With over 500 restaurants across numerous communities, Red Lobster has grown into a celebrated culinary destination that not only serves delicious meals but also creates memorable dining moments for families, friends, and seafood lovers alike. The company prides itself on being more than just a place to eat—it serves as a space where new conversations bloom, community ties strengthen, and customer relationships transform into lasting bonds. This commitment to hospitality and quality food service is at the heart of everything Red Lobster does, making it one of the leading names in the casual dining seafood sector.
As an employer, Red Lobster offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and a variety of benefits designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. These benefits include low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. Additionally, the company provides a 401(k) retirement savings plan complete with a company match after one year of eligible service. Employees can also look forward to anniversary pay upon meeting eligibility criteria, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as guests. Moreover, Red Lobster invests in its team by providing training and career advancement opportunities to help employees grow and succeed.
The Busser/Runner role at Red Lobster is essential in enhancing the guest experience by ensuring that the dining area is meticulously maintained and that guests receive prompt and friendly service. Busser/Runners play a critical role in the smooth operation of the restaurant by preparing their stations at the start of each shift, ensuring tables are properly set with necessary silverware and condiments, and helping with drink refills and pre-bussing tables to maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere. In addition, they assist servers by running hot food from the kitchen to tables and providing support wherever needed to ensure customer satisfaction. The role requires strict adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards and involves clearing dishes, resetting tables, cleaning seats and floors, communicating table readiness to the team, and handling the breakdown of items in the dish area.
This position demands physical stamina as Busser/Runners must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, move continuously throughout the restaurant, and stand for extended periods, typically 8 to 12 hours per shift. Being a team player with keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively is crucial to success in this role. Red Lobster is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and supported, promoting equal opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.
Working at Red Lobster offers a blend of meaningful customer interactions, career growth potential, and comprehensive employee benefits in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy working with others, and have a passion for delivering excellent service in the hospitality industry. The future of Red Lobster looks bright, and there is no better time to join this iconic family and be part of an exciting journey ahead.
- 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