Managing Partner

Outback Steakhouse; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse is seeking a Managing Partner (Proprietor) in Florida to lead all front- and back-of-house operations, manage P&L, and drive guest satisfaction. This hands-on role requires staffing, training, and community involvement while upholding Outback standards.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in a managerial role in casual dining, strong leadership, and a customer-service focus. Flexible scheduling and a passion for great food are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role, GM experience preferred
• Experience in full-service casual dining environments recommended
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team
• Ability to ensure high food quality and guest service standards

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant employees to maintain brand standards and drive guest satisfaction
• Hire, train, coach, and discipline staff as appropriate
• Ensure staffing levels, scheduling, and training across FOH and BOH
• Manage restaurant P&L and control costs
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee cash handling and administrative tasks
• Lead community involvement and uphold company ethics policy

Skills

People management

Hiring & personnel development

P&L management

Customer service excellence

Leadership

Operations oversight

Training & motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, which is what we affectionately call our team members, is to allow your BOLD personality to shine, make it a great place to work, while exceeding concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our Guests an AUSS-SOME experience.

As a Managing Partner (Proprietor), you must be a fully functional expert in all processes and positions in both front and back of the house, in addition to managing P&L cost centers. This is a hands-on management position that will require most of the time spent working directly with employees throughout the restaurant as well as interacting with customers.

Specific duties as a Managing Partner (Proprietor) will include:

• Managing all employees to maintain high employment quality standards consistent with the Outback Steakhouse Brand (includes hiring, development, counseling, promotion, discipline and termination as appropriate)
• Maintaining all employee files and ensuring that all required documentation is complete and accurate
• Ensuring that the restaurant is fully staffed, and employees are trained in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Respond to complaints, with the goal of turning dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Developing initiatives to build sales, profitability and guest counts
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to the recipe and that presentation is up to Outback Steakhouse standards
• Adhering to company standards and service levels to increases sales and minimize costs
• Maintaining proper inventory levels and placing orders within established guidelines
• Managing restaurant P&L
• Enforcing safety and sanitation, maintenance and regulatory compliance for the entire restaurant and premises
• Ensuring that all operational basics and standards are adhered to with total commitment and passion
• Overseeing all restaurant administrative requirements including cash handling, completion of guest liability, property, casualty, workers compensation reports, and governmental compliance
• Ensuring that the Outback’s Principles and Beliefs are continually taught and practiced
• Leading the restaurant and its employees in active community involvement with a strong presence at events, clubs, and organizations
• Demonstrating high ethical judgement, adhering to standards laid out in the Company's Code of Ethics policy

Job Requirements

As a Managing Partner (Proprietor), dependability, self-reliance, passion for great food and exceptional customer service is essential. A combination of a winning personality with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude is key. Strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills are also important attributes for this role.

Specific qualifications for the position include:

• Minimum3-5 years of years of experience in a managerial role, General Manager experience preferred
• Full Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment, preferred
• Demonstrate ability to deliver outstanding guest service and handle guest complaints professionally
• Knowledge of maintaining high standards of food quality and service.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team, fostering a positive work environment and high employee retention.
• Hands-on experience in all facets offront of house andback of the house
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (nights & weekends)
• Minimum 21 years of age with legalauthorization to work in the United States
• Must qualify to hold a state liquor license
• Must be able and willing to work in the front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Computer proficiency (particularly MS Office Suite and Outlook) preferred
• Bilingual, a plus
• Ability to relocate, a strong plus

Bloomin' Brands is not just a restaurant company - we’re a company of unique, founder-inspired restaurants. All of our brands were founded by entrepreneurs who have a genuine passion for food and a desire to share hospitality with others.

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 Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors.

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.