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Kim Coles shared thisI had the absolute pleasure of working with Chavone during her time with Bloomin' Brands, and experienced first hand her high-quality work, ownership of her responsibilities, and her skill for elevating those around her! Chavone would be an exceptional asset to any organization.Kim Coles shared thisHi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. #OpenToWork About me & what I’m looking for: 💼 I’m looking for Operations Manager, Training and Development Manager, and Catering Sales Specialist roles. 🌎 I’m open to roles in Wesley Chapel. ⭐ I’ve previously worked at Bloomin' Brands, Inc., First Watch Restaurants.
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Kim Coles shared thisI am a bit partial, but I love our social, Bonefish Grill!Kim Coles shared thisWhen the social team says, “We wrote you into a Gen Z-style script”… you say yes and hope for the best. Turns out, even a VPO can speak fluent Gen Z (with a little coaching). Hats off to the marketing team for bringing our brand to life in fun & creative ways!
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Kim Coles shared thisChavone Simmonds is one of the very best! She is people first, guest centric, and has an amazing personality!Kim Coles shared thisHi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. #OpenToWork About me & what I’m looking for: 💼 I’m looking for Restaurant Manager and Catering Manager roles. 🌎 I’m open to roles in Wesley Chapel. ⭐ I’ve previously worked at Bloomin' Brands, Inc., First Watch Restaurants, and Miller's Ale House Restaurants.
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Kim Coles shared thisI also highly recommend Rad Red Creative! Some of the best in the business!Kim Coles shared thisIf anyone is in search of a photographer/videographer for personal or brand projects, please reach out to Leo and Brittany at Rad Red Creative. They are an amazing duo based in Central Florida who I had the pleasure of partnering with during my time at Bloomin' Brands! https://lnkd.in/ewaxtv9i
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Kim Coles shared this🥂 Cheers to Celebrating 25 Years of Bonefish Grill! We’re celebrating this milestone all year long (hint: keep the 25th of every month open for your visit to Bonefish 😉), and I’m honored to be part of the team of so many Anglers across the country that make Bonefish Grill special every single day! It’s going to be a great 2025! Let’s Go!!!!
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Kim Coles shared thisCome join an amazing team!!Social Media Specialist job in Tampa, FL with Bloomin BrandsSocial Media Specialist job in Tampa, FL with Bloomin Brands
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Kim Coles reposted thisKim Coles reposted thisBloomin' Brands, Inc. 2024 Summer Internships are now OPEN! Unlock a summer of professional growth and unforgettable experiences at our Restaurant Support Center in Tampa, Florida. Explore our internship opportunities on our LinkedIn page or by clicking below! ☀️ https://lnkd.in/eaJfPHm2 #2024SummerInternships #BloominBrands
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Kim Coles shared thisThe success of any organization starts with amazing people! Congratulations to a few of the very best at Bonefish Grill 🥂Kim Coles shared thisLast night we got the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our Bonefish Grill 2022 Partner’s of Year! It was a wonderful evening with these 3 amazing leaders and their families.
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Kim Coles reacted on thisKim Coles reacted on thisI’m excited to share that I’ve stepped into a new role as the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Philanthropy at UCF! 💛🖤 Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to grow in my role within UCF Advancement & Partnerships and learn so much about philanthropy, fundraising, and the impact of connecting people to the causes they care about. I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences that have brought me to this next chapter. This role feels especially meaningful to me because my passion for working with students started during my own undergraduate experience at UCF. From the organizations and experiences I was involved in as a student to the opportunities I’ve had to work alongside students, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that meaningful engagement can have on the college experience. I’m especially excited to bring those experiences into this next chapter, helping current Knights discover their own connection to philanthropy and empowering them to find meaningful ways to give back to the university community. I’m so thankful to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this journey, and I’m excited for this next chapter with a team I’m lucky to continue being a part of. Here’s to what’s ahead! ⚔️✨
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked thisOn November 2, 1999, we OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, opened our doors right here in Roswell for the very first time. 🚪✨Today, 26 years later, we are incredibly proud to be considered a community staple. But what does that actually mean to us?It means being the place where you’ve celebrated promotions, brought your kids for their first family dinners, and met up with old friends on Friday nights. It means our walls hold over two decades of your stories, laughs, and milestones.Thank you for making us a part of your lives and traditions since 1999. We are so honored to serve you every day! ❤️👇 Drop your favorite memory or your go-to dish from over the years in the comments!
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked thisManaging Partner Conference in Dallas (1st one in seven years thanks to Pat Hafner and Mike Spanos ) ✅. Luncheon hosted by our Managing Partners in Edison NJ for the NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION where we discussed future partnerships and local events ✅. JVP Business Planning Meeting in Buffalo where we discussed the future and took in the sites at Niagara Falls… and also stumbled upon the only Outback Steakhouse in Canada! ✅ Hosted dinner with Pat (Brand President) and our new VP of Operations Susan Cline at our Bayside location (shout out to Jason Selletti and his team for a job well done) ✅ . Had to celebrate my son’s flag football team (“The Little Chargers”) with an end of season team dinner at our Wayne location ✅. Facilitated an Emerging Leaders Meeting for some of our future Managing Partners in Paramus and capped off the night with a great team dinner at Bonefish Grill ✅. Rounded out the month with two days of Operations Meetings and a Certified Trainer Meeting to ensure our teams are aligned and ready to deliver on our commitments to our guests ✅. I’d say July was quite the month! So thankful to be part of a brand that continuously grows me as a person and a professional. The future is bright for Bloomin. Aussie Aussie Aussie!
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Kim Coles liked thisEnjoyed meeting our Raleigh partners!Kim Coles liked thisWe had so much fun yesterday networking with the Oak City CRE Exchange Group! Chesapeake Contracting Group and Adorama co-hosted this group originated by Garrett Brown to connect like-minded professionals in the Triangle area and is ever-growing. Thanks to South Line Brewing Co. for hosting us (try the Watermelon Lager!). But despite failed attempts at shuffleboard, several conversations about snakes, and some flying limes, we thoroughly enjoyed connecting with everyone and can’t wait until the next one! Jesse Velazquez Jan Golden Patrick Rowe Melissa Hemmingsen, RID, IIDA Scott Richardson Brian Burns, EDAC Lane Joyner Anette Larssen Bratteberg Julianne Bove Belle Farish Sam Bowling Erin Rae LeClair Jacob Dooley, PE Erika Merrifield Emily Hughes
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked thisWe are quickly approaching the Prosper Forum with just 6️⃣ days to go until our amazing 2026 Prosper Accelerators take the stage! Let’s meet another incredible group of leaders representing foodservice and hospitality—from operations and sales to HR, productivity, and hospitality experience. Each brings a unique perspective, a commitment to growth, and a passion for making a meaningful impact. Robert Atkins, Market Vice President at Outback Steakhouse With 27 years in foodservice and hospitality, Robert brings energy, resilience, and a genuine passion for people and performance. His collaborative leadership has helped strengthen Outback’s steak expertise by partnering across Operations, Training, and R&D to elevate knowledge, consistency, and execution. Robert leads by listening, challenging thoughtfully, and building meaningful relationships. Michelle Forlenza, Sr. Director – National New Business at PepsiCo Michelle is a passionate, determined sales leader who knows the power of relationships and turning ideas into action. Her recent work securing a five-year national partnership with Live Nation required collaboration across culinary, finance, legal, marketing, insights, and sales. She brings an energizing leadership style, a bias for winning, and a belief that feedback is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive. Jessica Lincoln, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior HR Business Partner at Sysco Jessica brings a people-first perspective rooted in service, growth, and the belief that everyone wants to feel valued and see what’s possible. Her leadership journey has reinforced the importance of listening deeply, leading with humility, and staying curious. With a passion for helping people reach their potential, Jessica is committed to creating stronger leaders and workplaces. Kaike “K” Machado, Director of Productivity at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. With 20 years in the industry, Kaike blends data, collaboration, and practical execution to help operators simplify work and improve performance. His perspective is grounded in a simple truth: great food and human connection are at the heart of our industry, and leaders play a critical role in making both possible. A proud family man, Kaike brings a thoughtful, results-driven approach to leadership. Angie Young, Director of Experience at Flik Hospitality Group Angie is a service-driven leader who is constantly learning and looking for ways to elevate the experience of others. Her focus on simplicity, continuous improvement, and listening to frontline teams shapes how she approaches systems, processes, and the guest experience. From a 1,900+ day Duolingo streak to ballet and skiing, Angie embraces the mindset: let go, lean in, flow. We can’t wait to celebrate their journeys and see the impact they’ll make on the Prosper Forum stage! #ProsperAccelerator #ProsperForum #FoodserviceLeadership #HospitalityLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureLeaders #Foodservice #Hospitality
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked this20 years ago August 21st I opened Outback Shelton. I just signed my 5th contract. What a crazy 20 years. Thank you everyone who helped me along the way!!
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked thisMike Spanos, a former Delta Airlines operations chief who joined Bloomin' Brands, Inc. as CEO in 2024, is rebuilding Outback Steakhouse around a simple premise: better execution earns repeat visits. In Q2, service and atmosphere scores each rose 7 points year over year as Outback shifted peak-hour server sections from six tables to four. The brand is pairing that service reset with menu upgrades, a $14.99 Aussie 3-Course offer, and restaurant refreshes projected to generate a 100–200 basis-point lift within six to 12 months. Outback's same-store sales rose 1.4 percent (0.8 percent two-year stack) and traffic was negative at 2.8 percent (–3.8 percent two year). Forging ahead, Spanos said Outback’s turnaround won’t be linear. The company will pace and sequence investments to ensure they’re targeting guest experience and employee engagement. “There’s a cumulative effect, especially in this industry when our average guest frequency is about twice a year, where you combine what is momentum in the steak lineup, the service lineup, a service model that we have, the experience we’re going to be rolling out, and hospitality experience training over the next few weeks, and then the affordability offers,” he said. In Spanos’ experience, turnarounds always see a flywheel. They take time. “We have locations, whether they’re franchisees or current restaurants, when they have been doing what is true to the core of the brand, we grow traffic and we grow comp sales sustainably,” he said.
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Kim Coles liked thisKim Coles liked thisWelcome to the newest members of the FSU family! ❤️ 💛 Nearly 6,000 first-year students in the Class of 2030 will arrive this fall as the new academic year begins Monday, Aug. 24. They join Florida State at an exciting moment as the university celebrates its 175th anniversary and builds momentum in student success, entrepreneurship, research and FSU Health, our integrated academic health system. #FSU175 Read more at https://lnkd.in/e_2C2A7c
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