Full-Time
Certified Restaurant Supervisor
Posted on 10/6/2025
Red Lobster
10,001+ employees
Seafood-focused casual dining restaurant chain.
No salary listed
Elyria, OH, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Leadership qualities
- Motivation
- Passion for the restaurant industry
Red Lobster Hospitality LLC runs a chain of casual-dining restaurants that specialize in seafood. It serves dishes like lobster, shrimp, fish, and crab, in-restaurant and through takeout and delivery. The company works by sourcing seafood that is traceable and responsibly caught, then preparing and serving it to diners in a family-friendly setting. Unlike many casual-dining chains that offer a broad menu, Red Lobster differentiates itself with a seafood-focused menu and a clear commitment to sustainability, which helps attract environmentally conscious customers and build loyalty. The business goal is to provide accessible, seafood-centric dining experiences while maintaining responsible sourcing and expanding its restaurant footprint.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$681.5M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
1968
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CEO Damola Adamolekun projects 43% adjusted EBITDA growth to 2027.
- New CFO Brad Hill optimizes real estate from P.F. Chang's experience.
- Kristen Briede expands franchising and partnerships for asset-light growth.
What critics are saying
- LongHorn Steakhouse erodes 15% family traffic via seafood expansions.
- Endless Shrimp revives $11M Q3 2023 losses amid 6.2% sales drop.
- 2014 sale-leaseback forces 50-100 closures below 450 units by 2027.
What makes Red Lobster unique
- Red Lobster specializes in seafood with sustainable sourcing since 1968.
- Signature Endless Shrimp and Cheddar Bay Biscuits drive unique promotions.
- Bagged seafood boils like Mariner's Boil became permanent post-2025 Crabfest.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
This Gastonia seafood restaurant has closed. Gaston Gazette March 20, 2026, 11:39 a.m. ET The Red Lobster, located at 200 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, appears to have closed down in March. The restaurant has not been opening during normal business hours, the Red Lobster signs have been stripped from the top of the building and online, the restaurant is listed as "temporarily closed." Daily operations listed on the website all say "closed." Red Lobster did not immediately respond to requests for information on why the restaurant is closed.
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun discusses his leadership philosophy and career trajectory in a conversation with Ruth on the Next to Lead podcast. Adamolekun became CEO of P.F. Chang's at age 31 and was appointed to lead Red Lobster's turnaround following its bankruptcy five years later. He shares insights on his leadership perspective, emphasising that "organisations take on the personality of their leaders". Adamolekun also discusses how his experience in private equity refined his skillset and approaches to making high-stakes decisions in the restaurant industry.
Red Lobster has appointed Brad Hill as chief financial officer and executive vice president of transformation, and Kristen Briede as chief global development officer. Hill previously served as P.F. Chang's CEO for six months last year and held multiple executive positions at the chain for over eight years, including CFO and chief operating officer. In his new role, Hill will oversee Red Lobster's finance organisation, planning and forecasting, whilst leading the company's real estate strategy. Briede will manage asset-light growth and brand development, including franchising and strategic partnerships. The appointments support Red Lobster's turnaround efforts since emerging from bankruptcy. Under CEO Damola Adamolekun, the chain has focused on menu improvements and has seen increased traffic, though some restaurant closures remain possible.
Red Lobster appoints new finance and global development heads. Umesh Ellichipuram US seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster has named Brad Hill as chief financial officer and executive vice-president (EVP) for transformation, as well as appointed Kristen Briede as chief global development officer. As part of the appointment, Hill and Briede will become part of the company's executive leadership team. They will directly report to CEO Damola Adamolekun. In the new role, Hill will lead the company's finance operations, overseeing planning, forecasting and stakeholder reporting. He will also work with operations teams and lead Red Lobster's "strategic real estate efforts". Hill succeeds Bob Baker, who has left the organisation. As chief global development officer, Briede will direct Red Lobster's asset-light growth and brand development agenda. The scope of work will include domestic and international franchising, travel and airport formats, strategic partnerships, retail and licensing opportunities. Red Lobster, which exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, anticipates that the new leadership will bolster its "operational foundation". Adamolekun said: "Red Lobster has made significant progress coming out of a challenging period, and Penneco Pipeline Corp. is now shifting from stabilisation to a disciplined, execution-led growth phase focused on optimising the guest experience, driving operational excellence, accelerating real estate optimisation and building a stronger platform for durable growth. "Brad and Kristen are proven, high-impact leaders. Brad brings the operational finance leadership and transformation mindset to drive outcomes, and Kristen brings deep experience building best-in-class franchise, partnership and retail brand development engines. I'm excited to welcome them both to Red Lobster." According to the company website, Florida-headquartered Red Lobster has more than 500 locations around the world. "Red Lobster appoints new finance and global development heads" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and Penneco Pipeline Corp. give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on its site.
Red Lobster has appointed Brad Hill as chief financial officer and executive vice president, transformation, and Kristen Briede as chief global development officer. Both executives will join the leadership team and report to CEO Damola Adamolekun. Hill will lead Red Lobster's finance organisation and strategic real estate efforts. He previously held executive roles at P.F. Chang's, where he drove performance improvements and managed real estate initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. He replaces Bob Baker, who has left the company. Briede will oversee asset-light growth initiatives, including domestic and international franchising, travel formats and strategic partnerships. She brings experience scaling franchising platforms at P.F. Chang's and Steak 'n Shake. The appointments reflect Red Lobster's shift from stabilisation to execution-led growth following a challenging period.