Busser/Runner

Red Lobster, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant that values community and connection. As a Busser/Runner, you'll play a crucial role in creating memorable dining experiences by welcoming guests, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting the service team. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team that prides itself on delivering exceptional service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and advance your career in the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Dining discount

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Clear and reset tables, and assist servers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Minimum age requirement

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
• Benefits, including a dining discount. For more information, visit our benefits page

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***