
David Nelson, Managing Partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Parsippany, has been presented with Darden Restaurants’ top honor – the Joe R. Lee Diamond Club Award, named after the company’s retired chairman and CEO. Now in its 15th year, the award is presented annually to Managing Partners throughout North America who demonstrate outstanding results by providing LongHorn guests with expertly grilled steaks in a warm, relaxed setting while achieving top financial performance in the company’s previous fiscal year.
This year, Nelson joins an elite group of 18 Managing Partners selected from the more than 380 LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in North America, making this a truly exclusive membership.
“David is a leader who understands the importance of doing things the right way. He sets clear expectations, provides regular feedback and celebrates his team’s great performance,” said Dave George, President of LongHorn Steakhouse. “As a result, the Parsippany LongHorn is a superior-performing restaurant where our team delivers friendly, attentive service along with boldly seasoned and expertly grilled steaks that make every guest feel at home.”
The Parsippany LongHorn Steakhouse is located at 690 Route 46.