"Bloomin’ Brands operates restaurants under various concepts, including Outback Steakhouse, a casual dining steakhouse." read more
I've worked for Outback for 16+years. After Blooming Brands switched from OSSI the whole company went to garbage. No longer caring about employee advancement, proper training regiments and even worse cutting quality of ingredients for money. Which the latter has definitely impacted sales.
What did you like most about the interview process?
Comfortable, friendly, inviting, and better than anything with Outback Steakhouse
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
The company as a whole does not care about staff. More competitive wage, and training programs. Better benefits and human resources department. Stop letting the hostile work environment continue in their restaurants
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
More clear direction and overall communication. Better training programs would most definitely help the staff perform better, as well as a re-evaluation of what is expected of a employee to do the job.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
The work load has definitely increased tremendously, but with very little if any increase in wage. This is true for both BOH, FOH, and management staff. After 16 years and still only making 13.50/hr as a certified BOH trainer, Event staff, and cook. I think the company undervalues everything.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
The company needs a more competitive wage first of all. If you want to cut costs and increase productivity, than you need to share some of that profit with the staff. The HR department needs to take a closer look at treatment of staff. Training programs desperately need addressed.
What are some of the best things about your team?
We are a very close bunch, if not family. My coworkers are one of the only reason I've held on for so long. I've made incredible friendships that have lasted for a decade plus and continue to this day. I love my team, but unfortunately the corporation does not at all.
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