Salinas,CA,USA-based Busser/runner-$16 To $25 Per HOUR Opening
Posted on October 24, 2025
Local Job Overview: Salinas, CA, USA
Role in Salinas, CA, USA: Busser/runner - $16 To $25 Per HOUR Company: Red Lobster Based in: Salinas, CA, USA, CA (a vibrant local hub) Status: New Salinas, CA, USA listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $16-$25/Hour (approx. $24.5k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Clear growth pathways at our Salinas, CA, USA office.
Responsibilities
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Salinas, CA, USA location.
- This Salinas, CA, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Red Lobster team in Salinas, CA, USA, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Salinas, CA, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Red Lobster is a well-established restaurant company with a rich heritage and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. It all began over fifty years ago with a family-owned restaurant and a vision to provide customers with a unique connection to seafood and the coast. Today, Red Lobster has grown to include more than 500 restaurants, each embodying the original passion for quality meals and memorable moments. The company prides itself on being more than just a dining destination; it is a community hub where new friends become familiar faces and shared meals create lasting bonds. As part of this vibrant and growing family, employees find an inclusive, welcoming work environment that values teamwork, respect, and dedication.
This particular role is for a Busser/Runner at Red Lobster, offered as a part-time position with competitive pay ranging from USD $16.50 to USD $25.00 per hour. The job comes with weekly payments and flexible schedules, designed to accommodate the lifestyles of valued team members. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options beginning at less than $10 per week, as well as life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. Employees are also eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year of service, alongside anniversary pay and discounted meals.
In this vital support role, the Busser/Runner is integral to maintaining smooth service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include warmly greeting restaurant guests, preparing workstations before shifts, and ensuring tables are properly set with clean cutlery and condiments. The position requires refilling beverages, clearing meals and glassware promptly, and delivering hot food from the kitchen to customers efficiently. Additionally, the Busser/Runner supports waitstaff by attending to customer needs and upholding all food safety and cleanliness standards. Physical demands include bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely, standing for extended periods during shifts of 8 to 12 hours, and working well within a team-oriented, detail-focused environment. Red Lobster is committed to making reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The future at Red Lobster is promising, with major plans underway to expand and improve its network of restaurants. Joining this team means becoming part of a legacy brand that cherishes its employees and provides ample opportunities for training and career advancement. The company promotes an equitable and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. For those seeking a dynamic part-time role with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in the QSR industry, this Busser/Runner position at Red Lobster represents an exciting career opportunity.
- Meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to bend, reach, crouch, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
- Capacity to stand for 8 to 12 hour shifts
- Ability to work in a team with attention to detail and multitasking capabilities