Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has promoted Pat Hafner to executive vice president, president of Outback Steakhouse. He will be responsible for leading operations and development for the company’s largest brand. He most recently served as president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
“Pat is an ‘operator’s operator’ who has held a variety of roles and led special projects at Bloomin’ Brands,” says Mike Spanos, chief executive officer of Bloomin’ Brands. “He is a guest-centric leader who builds high-capability teams that deliver outstanding business results.”
Hafner’s restaurant career began with Outback Steakhouse as a server and cook, advancing and excelling in each role including manager, managing partner, joint venture partner and regional vice president, before joining Carrabba’s Italian Grill as vice president of operations in 2018. He was promoted to president of the brand in 2022.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual-dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more information, visit www.bloominbrands.com.
SOURCE: Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.