To Go Specialist

Red Lobster, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental and vision options

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Anniversary pay

Discounted shift meals

Career opportunities

Job summary

Red Lobster, Inc. is seeking a To Go Specialist in Lakeland, Florida. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service by welcoming guests, taking and assembling their food orders, and ensuring food safety standards are followed.

The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and must be able to remain standing for long periods. Join us to be a part of a team that values a welcoming workplace and provides growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile.
• Suggestively selling drink, appetizer, and dessert options.
• Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS system.
• Assembling prepared food and drink orders for guests.
• Walking orders to guests for curbside pickup.
• Thanking guests and inviting them to return.
• Following all food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

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 To Go Specialist will include, but are not limited to

• Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile
• Suggestively selling drink, appetizer, and dessert options
• Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS system
• Assembling prepared food and drink orders in appropriate packaging to ensure orders are complete and safe for guests to transport
• Walking orders to guests inside and outside the restaurant for curbside pickup and managing transactions
• Thanking guests and inviting them to return
• Following all food safety standards

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.

***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***