Busser/Runner

Red Lobster, Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a difference in the dining experience! As a Busser/Runner, you will play a vital role in ensuring that guests feel welcomed and well taken care of. Your responsibilities will include setting up dining areas, supporting servers, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the restaurant. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're a team player with a passion for customer service and a desire to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision options

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Discounted shift meals

25% dining discount

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for 8-12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
• Clearing and resetting tables, ensuring cleanliness and food safety.
• Supporting servers and running food to guests as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
• Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
• Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Busser/Runner will include, but are not limited to:

• Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile
• Setting up station for the shift
• Ensuring silverware and condiments are on the table
• Refilling drinks and pre-bussing
• Running hot food to guests when ready in alley
• Providing guest support for Servers as needed
• Following all food safety and cleanliness standards
• Clearing dishes from tables, resetting table, and cleaning seats and floors
• Communicating table readiness
• Breaking down items in the dish area

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

• 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

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status***