10 Bloomin' Brands operations leaders
Group Vice President Operations and Strategy, Vice President of Operations, Director of BOH Operations and Senior Director, Franchise Operations are among the current titles held by these ten Bloomin' Brands operations leaders. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at Bloomin' Brands from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Beckie Radtke/Gaines
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Beckie Radtke/Gaines is a former Director of Operations at Bloomin' Brands, a role held from September 2020 to November 2025. Beckie Radtke/Gaines was also Regional Director of Operations for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar from 2020 to 2025 and an Operating Partner at Fleming's from 2009 to 2020, based in Greater Orlando.
Billy Gregory
LinkedInExperience: Director of BOH Operations · Outback Steakhouse
Billy Gregory has been Director of BOH Operations at Outback Steakhouse since September 2019, working from Tampa, and the profile lists back-of-house operations, new store openings and kitchen design as specialties. Billy Gregory was a Special Operations Manager at Outback Steakhouse from 2017 to 2019 and Regional Director of Training there from 2009 to 2019.
DeVonte McClung
LinkedInExperience: Market Vice President Carrabba's Italian Grill · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
DeVonte McClung has been Market Vice President for Carrabba's Italian Grill at Bloomin' Brands since April 2023, based in the Greater Chicago Area, and held a JVP role at Bloomin' Brands from 2016 to 2023. DeVonte McClung has also served on the advisory boards of the G.R.E.A.T Foundation and Christ Child House.
Eric Yeagle
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Operations · Bonefish Grill
Eric Yeagle has been Vice President of Operations at Bonefish Grill since April 2025, based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, and has held Market Vice President and JVP roles at Carrabba's Italian Grill. Eric Yeagle was a Managing Partner at Carrabba's Italian Grill from 1995 to 2012.
Gregg Scarlett
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Gregg Scarlett is a former Chief Operating Officer at Bloomin' Brands, a role held from February 2020 to March 2024. Gregg Scarlett was Senior Vice President of Casual Dining Restaurant Operations at Bloomin' Brands from 2013 to 2015, President of Bonefish Grill from 2015 to 2016 and Vice President of Operations at Bonefish Grill from 2007 to 2010.
Kevin Whattoff
LinkedInExperience: Officer ● Vice President of Operations · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Kevin Whattoff is a former Officer and Vice President of Operations at Bloomin' Brands, a role held from 2012 to 2018. Kevin Whattoff has been Chief Operating Officer at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar since July 2019 and was a Joint Venture Partner for the West Coast, Southwest and Mid West at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar from 2001 to 2012.
Kimberly Van Heuvelen
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Franchise Operations · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Kimberly Van Heuvelen has been Senior Director, Franchise Operations at Bloomin' Brands since August 2019, based in Tampa, and was Manager, Franchise Operations from 2018 to 2019 and Manager, International Training and Operations from 2008 to 2018. Kimberly Van Heuvelen also held a Manager role at Outback Steakhouse from 2001 to 2008.
Sheilina Henry
LinkedInExperience: Regional Vice President Of Operations · Outback Steakhouse
Sheilina Henry is a former Regional Vice President of Operations at Outback Steakhouse, a role held from October 2019 to July 2020, and held a Sr. Director Vice President, Operations Services role at Bloomin' Brands from 2014 to 2016. Sheilina Henry was President of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar from 2023 to 2025.
Susan Cline
LinkedInExperience: Group Vice President Operations and Strategy · Outback Steakhouse
Susan Cline has been Group Vice President Operations and Strategy at Outback Steakhouse since June 2026 and Group Vice President Strategy and Transformation at Bloomin' Brands since August 2025. Susan Cline was Vice President of Operations Excellence, Training and Off-Premises Dining at Bloomin' Brands from 2023 to 2024 and Vice President Training for its casual dining restaurants from 2020 to 2023.
Timothy Hayes
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director, Operations MENA, SEA & Australia · Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Timothy Hayes has been Sr. Director, Operations MENA, SEA & Australia at Bloomin' Brands since December 2010 and held a JVP role at Outback Steakhouse from 2010 to 2016. Timothy Hayes was Vice President Operations at Mimi's Cafe from 2003 to 2010 and Director of Operations at TGI Fridays from 2000 to 2003.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What did you change first when you took on your operations role at Bloomin' Brands, and why?
- 02How do you decide which operational changes roll out across restaurants and which stay as tests?
- 03What has your own work taught you about keeping restaurant operations consistent from one location to the next?
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