Joint Venture Partner

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself. This belief is the source of our actions, what we stand for, and how we achieve success.

About the role

The Joint Venture Partner (Multi-Unit Leader) is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial results, market presence, market growth, and talent development in multiple units within a specified market. Key responsibilities include ensuring each restaurant operates successfully, managing performance metrics, selecting, training, and developing management teams, and executing brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and financial results in multiple units.
• Ensure each restaurant is fully staffed, trained, engaged, and prepared.
• Utilize staffing and cost control tools to manage management and hourly staffing levels.
• Select, train, and develop management teams.
• Develop a strong bench of top talent in each restaurant.
• Implement new and existing practices, initiatives, and promotions.
• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Foster diversity and inclusion, creating an environment of acceptance and open-mindedness.
• Maintain an immaculate environment with all disciplines practiced and standards met.
• Use guest experience measurement tools to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Pursue lower food waste through monitoring high waste items.
• Collaborate with Marketing to execute the annual marketing plan and drive local and grassroots marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the restaurant industry, with at least 3 years of complete P&L responsibility, and multiple unit experience preferred.
• Full Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment experience, preferred.
• Exceptional financial acumen and the capability to increase sales and traffic through same-store growth and effective external marketing strategies.
• Proven track record of coaching, effectively resolving conflicts, and the ability to quickly develop positive working relationships.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to ensure compliance and consistency across multiple locations.
• Computer proficiency (particularly MS Office Suite and Outlook) preferred.
• Entrepreneurial and visionary leadership qualities with the ability to translate and influence a positive company culture.
• Proficient in coordinating regional resources including HR, Training, and Operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to multiple audiences including executive managers, external markets, and company partners.
• Highest level of organizational, detail-oriented, and delegation skills.
• Extraordinary conflict resolution skills.
• Up to 75% travel required, including overnight stays.
• Able to relocate, a strong plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, or related field, preferred.

Benefits

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation

Compensation varies by location with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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