Managing Partner/Chef Partner

Workstream; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (when eligible)

Health & Wellness benefits

Medical

Prescription

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse in Bellevue, WA seeks a Managing Partner (Proprietor) to lead restaurant operations with an owner mindset. You will manage P&L cost centers while working hands-on with hourly staff and restaurant managers to ensure service excellence.

This role requires leadership across all positions, staffing decisions, and strong guest relations, with a focus on safety, compliance, and community engagement. Ownership mentality is essential to drive brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year General Manager experience (full-casual dining/fast-casual dining experience a plus).
• Must be able to lead front-and-back-of-house operations.
• Certified in food safety/sanitation (ServSafe).
• Must qualify to hold a state liquor license.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and shift assignments.
• Recruit, interview and hire employees.
• Developing internal career paths and promotions.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and policy compliance.
• Engage with guests and drive guest count.
• Ensure knowledge of the full menu and preparation.
• Community and market engagement at the restaurant.

Skills

Staff management

Budget/P&L

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Take on a fun and rewarding challenge and help us lead the overall operations of your assigned restaurant. You will be known as a Proprietor in your position as a Managing Partner! Bring your owner’s mentality and become the face of your community, making each guest’s day better.

By making a personal investment in your restaurant, you will receive additional income, as well as a genuine sense of ownership. Our commitment to your continued professional development makes this a great opportunity for you to build on your career. If you want more out of your career, you’ve come to the right place.

As a Managing Partner (Proprietor), you must be a functional expert in all systems, processes, and positions, front-and-back of-the-house positions, as well as the ability to manage P&L cost centers. This is an extremely hands‑on management position,and you will spend most of your time working directly with hourly employees and Managers throughout the restaurant, as well as interacting with guests.

• Assist with staffing levels and determining which staff are assigned to each shift.
• Manages all employees to maintain high employment quality standards consistent with the brand including, but not limited to, hiring, development, counseling, promotion, discipline, and termination as appropriate.
• Share the vital responsibility to recruit, interview, and hire employees to staff your restaurant.
• Champion our development paths for all employees so that they can reach their career goals. These development paths provide the roadmaps for our internal management promotions.
• Enforce safety and sanitary practices and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards. The operational basics and standards are adhered to with total commitment and passion through providing direction and guidance to employees.
• Actively participates as a member of the management team.
• Responds to guest comments and seeking the opportunity to build guest count while educating and empowering other Outbackers to act in a similar capacity.
• Sets excellent customer service and work examples.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the entire menu and preparation.
• Engage in community and market-related opportunities at the restaurant.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to provide a required investment for periodic bonuses at your assigned restaurant
• Minimum one-year General Manager experience (full-casual dining/fast-casual dining experience a plus) or a Senior Manager
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes holidays and weekends
• State or National certification on food safety/sanitation. SERVE safe
• Must qualify to hold a state liquor license
• Minimum 21 years of age

Perks & Benefits that we offer at Outback Steakhouse:

• PTO (when eligible) to take the time for you!
• Health & Wellness benefits (when eligible)
• Medical
• Prescription
• Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to spend time with family and friends.

This restaurant is independently owned and operated by a licensed Franchisee. Any information you provide will be submitted directly to the Franchisee who is solely responsible for making employment decisions for the franchised location.

15100 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA