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Bruce Attinger

Director Corporate Sponsorships at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
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Seasoned hospitality executive with 40+ years of experience driving sales growth and leading teams to achieve exceptional results.
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, US
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Bruce Attinger is a seasoned executive with 40+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held various leadership positions at prominent companies such as Outback Steakhouse, Hooters of America, and Grand American Fare. He has a proven track record of driving sales growth, managing teams, and developing successful business strategies. Throughout his career, Bruce has demonstrated expertise in restaurant operations, franchise development, and corporate sponsorships. His extensive experience has equipped him with a unique understanding of the hospitality industry, enabling him to effectively lead and mentor teams to achieve exceptional results. With a strong background in sales, marketing, and finance, Bruce has consistently delivered results-driven solutions that drive business growth and profitability. As a seasoned executive, Bruce has a deep understanding of the hospitality industry and has developed a reputation for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive business success. He has also demonstrated a strong commitment to charitable causes, having served as a Director of Corporate Sponsorships at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.

Experience

  • Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
    • Director Corporate Sponsorships
      • Jun 2017 - Jan 2023

      Approved all monies spent for charitable contributions. Executed all special events, fundraisers, and charitable functions on behalf of Walk Ons in partnership with local business, churches, schools, charitable organziatons. Coordinated with the marketing departion the reation of a special event divison which included design and production of an 18 foot catering trailer for local catering events.

  • Grub Burger Bar
    • Louisiana, United States
    • Market Partner
      • 2015 - 2017
      • Louisiana, United States

      Identified sites, coordinated construction, and recruited and trained management teams for this start-up gourmet hamburger concept in Louisiana. Opened restaurants in Lafayette and Shreveport.

  • Outback Steakhouse
    • Louisiana/Arkansas
    • Joint Venture Partner for Outback Steakhouse
      • May 1992 - Oct 2014
      • Louisiana/Arkansas

      Joint Venture Partner for Outback Steakhouse. Developed 21 restaurants in the Louisiana/Arkansas market, $75million in sales. Hired and developed over 80 managers/partners which over saw over 103,000 employees.

  • Grand American Fare
    • California/Arizona/Nebraska
    • President
      • 1990 - 1992
      • California/Arizona/Nebraska

      Was recruited to reverse a 5 year sales decline in a 30-year-old chain of 31 restaurants and bars. Successfully did so in my short tenure there and was lauded by the founder as having the biggest impact on his company over the past 10 years. Left Grand American Fare after being heavily recruited by the founders of Outback Steakhouse.

  • Hooters of America
    • President
      • 1985 - 1992

      Worked closely with the founders of the original Hooters in Clearwater, FL and helped structure the deal for expansion rights of their concept. Developed 50 restaurants and oversaw the operations for the franchise, Hooters of American

  • 1776 Inc
    • San Antonio, Texas, United States
    • Vice President Operations
      • 1983 - 1985
      • San Antonio, Texas, United States

      Lead a 7 unit chain. Opened one location in the Houston but due to the oil crash, further expansion halted.

  • Steak 'n Ale
    • Texas, United States
    • Regional Manager
      • 1973 - 1983
      • Texas, United States

      Managed two restaurants in the Houston Market. Became first supervisor in their new Bennigan's concept, overseeing 55 restaurants with 6 supervisors. Was asked to over see new Mexican concept called Juan and Onlys.

  • Nick and Dottie's Black Steer Restaurant
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area
    • Manager
      • 1971 - 1973
      • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

      Responsible for day to day operations, food purchasing and meat cutting.

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