Restaurant Manager
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction.
You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant standout.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do :
- Driving sales and guest satisfaction
- Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
- Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
- Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
- Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
- Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guest at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an award-winning 11 week in-restaurant training program for new managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance.
Our managers’ quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone’s schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.
m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about.
- Competitive base salary & achievable quarterly bonus eligibility
- Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan (company match after 1 year of service)
- Paid vacation, Dining discounts, Tuition reimbursement program and student loan support
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required *2+ years casual dining or full service restaurant management experience preferred
- ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
Come join our team and find out why we have the lowest turnover in team members and managers in the industry. Winner of America’s Best Employers- Forbes 2 years in a row.
Get started today!
Restaurant Manager
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction.
You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant standout.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do :
- Driving sales and guest satisfaction
- Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
- Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
- Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
- Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
- Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guest at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an award-winning 11 week in-restaurant training program for new managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance.
Our managers’ quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone’s schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.
m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about.
- Competitive base salary & achievable quarterly bonus eligibility
- Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan (company match after 1 year of service)
- Paid vacation, Dining discounts, Tuition reimbursement program and student loan support
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required *2+ years casual dining or full service restaurant management experience preferred
- ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
Come join our team and find out why we have the lowest turnover in team members and managers in the industry. Winner of America’s Best Employers- Forbes 2 years in a row.
Get started today!
Server
Job Overview
Do you take pride in providing excellent meals and having fun at the same time? As a Server at Red Lobster, you will enhance guest experiences by offering personalized service, suggestions and pairings.
Daily tasks will include taking orders accurately, delivering hot food promptly, clearing tables, and managing transactions!
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, listening and communication skills
- Job Qualifications Must be of legal age to serve alcohol based on state requirements
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of National Fisheries Institute.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.
Before there was Red Lobster, there was Bill Darden, a man passionate about making delicious, high-quality seafood available and affordable to everyone, including people who lived far from the coast and regardless of race, gender, religion or economic means.
What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, now has over 700 locations around the world!
Server
Job Overview
Do you take pride in providing excellent meals and having fun at the same time? As a Server at Red Lobster, you will enhance guest experiences by offering personalized service, suggestions and pairings.
Daily tasks will include taking orders accurately, delivering hot food promptly, clearing tables, and managing transactions!
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, listening and communication skills
- Job Qualifications Must be of legal age to serve alcohol based on state requirements
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of National Fisheries Institute.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.
Before there was Red Lobster, there was Bill Darden, a man passionate about making delicious, high-quality seafood available and affordable to everyone, including people who lived far from the coast and regardless of race, gender, religion or economic means.
What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, now has over 700 locations around the world!
R&D Chef
Research and Development Chef
The R&D Chef reports to the Managing Chef and participates in the creative development of new menu items, and proactively improves current menu items to support a competitively superior dining experience.
The R&D Chef also assists in the day to day operation of the Restaurant Support Center Test Kitchen.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Remains current on industry and consumer trends and knowledge; supports the team in the development of on-trend, competitively superior food
- Supports others in converting brand strategies into compelling core and promotional menu offerings that drive guest satisfaction, guest traffic and brand equity
- Monitors results of guest feedback as it relates to the introduction and execution of menu offerings; supports menu offering improvement plans
- Work collaboratively and coach team members by seeking out and supporting training, development, and other professional growth opportunities
- Develops and nurtures relationships with cross functional business partners
- Develops food within specified cost parameters to enable achievement of business targets (guest count, margin, menu mix and sales) while delivering on flavor requirements
- Tests, refines, evaluates, and implements culinary improvements to preparation techniques, processes, or tools for existing or new product development;
ensures consistent application of culinary development standards
- Assist in the design and execution of guest driven product development including benchtop prototypes, consumer testing, and evaluation of plant trials and full-scale production batches
- Prepare product specification reviews with accuracy and support operations excellence
- Supports others to create a range of dishes from a creative brief to meet business initiatives
- Explores new and exciting culinary techniques and presentations; seeks and leverages inspiration from industry trends, international cuisine, and searches for opportunities to infuse creativity into the development process;
evolves cooking styles
- Ensures the consistent application of culinary development standards, processes, and established methodologies
- Supports testing, refining, evaluation, and implementation of preparation techniques, processes, or tools for existing or new product development
- Translates and documents development recipes by simplifying steps for executional replication
- Participates in development and accuracy of documentation of recipes and recipe costing and procedures
- Test and evaluate new products and culinary equipment to support operations excellence, review product specifications for accuracy and operational implications
- Visits restaurant and / or attends operations meetings to gain operator feedback and insight for potential enhancements to systems, methods, and procedures;
participates in improvement plans to support operations excellence
- Work closely with vendors, quality, and supply chain partners to identify opportunities and improve existing formulas
- Works directly with the kitchen assistant and sous chef to ensure the RSC test kitchen is fully operational and inventory is at adequate levels
- Schedule and prepare food reviews for cross-functional partners and vendors when necessary
- Maintain accurate records on project files, food reviews, product formulations, yield data, procedures, and costing analysis
- Oversee the sample requests and inventory with the assistance of the kitchen assistant
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Demonstrates advanced fundamentals of cooking and professional terminology
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
- Collaborative and ability to work well with others
- Strong communicator- ability to synthesize culinary ideas into compelling written / oral communications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate degree in Culinary Arts and minimum three (3) years progressive experience in restaurants, hotel, manufacturing / supplier R&D environment, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to drive innovation and creativity into the product development process
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, holds self and others to high standards
- Demonstrates an understanding and capability in executing company strategy
- Demonstrates knowledge of current consumer and industry behaviors, trends, attitudes, preferences, and needs
- Demonstrates the ability to operationalize culinary concepts
- Displays knowledge of and empathy for Operations priorities, systems, methods, and processes
- Conduct yield and performance analysis tests for all new and current ingredients
- Ability to travel when needed
- Passion for food and a visionary of the art of the possible
- Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with internal and external business contacts
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and function effectively within a complex corporate environment
- Ability to adapt to changing business environments, solve problems, and take advantage of improvement opportunities
- Professional curiosity and initiative to identify and present process improvement and growth opportunities
- Ability to take ownership to produce accurate, descriptive, and timely results
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
- Multi-unit experience preferred
- R&D background preferred
Bartender
As a Bartender, you will be responsible for verifying age requirements, knowing alcohol pairing and tastes, knowing how to make traditional and classy drinks, processing payments, managing inventory, and cleaning bar supplies.
You will also be responsible for handling food orders directly from customers or the wait staff, informing customers of any specials, ensuring food and beverage compliance, restocking bar inventory, deciding on menu items, and managing the overall bar operations.
Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails Plan and present bar menu Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Server
Job Overview
Do you take pride in providing excellent meals and having fun at the same time? As a Server at Red Lobster, you will enhance guest experiences by offering personalized service, suggestions and pairings.
Daily tasks will include taking orders accurately, delivering hot food promptly, clearing tables, and managing transactions!
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, listening and communication skills
- Job Qualifications Must be of legal age to serve alcohol based on state requirements
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Before there was Red Lobster, there was Bill Darden, a man passionate about making delicious, high-quality seafood available and affordable to everyone, including people who lived far from the coast and regardless of race, gender, religion or economic means.
What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, now has over 700 locations around the world!
Bartender
Job Overview
Would you like to craft enticing drinks inspired by the sea? As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will help our guests celebrate by preparing Red Lobster signature beverages in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Responsibilities will include following recipes, upholding company specifications and standards, and keeping the bar stocked and clean.
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, communication, attention to detail
- Job Qualifications Must be of legal age to serve alcohol based on state requirements
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of National Fisheries Institute.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.
The #1 casual dining employer for our size. (Forbes Magazine 2016 List of America’s Best Employers and 2016 List of Canada’s Best Employers)
A restaurant that is loved. Our ratings are among the highest in casual dining for restaurant followers and consumer engagement.
What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, now has over 700 locations around the world!
Server
Job Overview
Do you take pride in providing excellent meals and having fun at the same time? As a Server at Red Lobster, you will enhance guest experiences by offering personalized service, suggestions and pairings.
Daily tasks will include taking orders accurately, delivering hot food promptly, clearing tables, and managing transactions!
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, listening and communication skills
- Job Qualifications Must be of legal age to serve alcohol based on state requirements
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of National Fisheries Institute.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.
Everything we do is a celebration of seafood from
how we source our fish and shellfish to serving
up new ways for you to enjoy it. Since 1968,
we’ve been committed to bringing you a
seafood experience you won’t find anywhere else. That's how we Sea Food Differently.
Restaurant manager
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction.
You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant standout.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do :
- Driving sales and guest satisfaction
- Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
- Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
- Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
- Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
- Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guest at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an award-winning 11 week in-restaurant training program for new managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance.
Our managers’ quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone’s schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.
m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about.
- Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan (company match after 1 year of service)
- Paid vacation, Dining discounts, Tuition reimbursement program and student loan support
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required *2+ years casual dining or full service restaurant management experience preferred
- ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
Come join our team and find out why we have the lowest turnover in team members and managers in the industry. Winner of America’s Best Employers- Forbes 2 years in a row.
Get started today!
Server
Job Overview
Do you take pride in providing excellent meals and having fun at the same time? As a Server at Red Lobster, you will enhance guest experiences by offering personalized service, suggestions and pairings.
Daily tasks will include taking orders accurately, delivering hot food promptly, clearing tables, and managing transactions!
What You Need to Succeed
- Skills to Make the Grade Multi-tasking, listening and communication skills
- Perform the Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, remain on your feet for several hours, work under pressure, bend, reach, and stoop
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 join the Red Lobster Family!
Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
Our annual Ultimate Events like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.
You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming.
We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of National Fisheries Institute.
Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.
Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.
You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn and grow.
Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.
You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.
Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.
Everything we do is a celebration of seafood from
how we source our fish and shellfish to serving
up new ways for you to enjoy it. Since 1968,
we’ve been committed to bringing you a
seafood experience you won’t find anywhere else. That's how we Sea Food Differently.