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John Glenn Named Managing Partner of the Year at Awards Conference
Birmingham and restaurant executive John Glenn awarded Managing Partner of the Year by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Recognized for his leadership, financial performance and guest satisfaction, Birmingham resident and restaurant executive John Glenn was named Managing Partner of the Year by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill at its recent annual conference in Amelia Island, Florida.
The popular contemporary-polished American restaurant and steakhouse is known for its seasoned hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood prepared over an exposed wood-fired grill.
“John’s performance managing a loyal and growing staff coupled with his impressive management style have earned him this well-deserved honor,” CEO Stephen Kislow said.
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Glenn began his career at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in 2014 as a Bar Manager and was promoted to General Manager in 2017 at Firebirds’ Nashville area location in Brentwood, TN. In 2020, Glenn was promoted to Managing Partner at Firebirds in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Glenn served as a front-of-house captain at Morton’s The Steakhouse.
“It’s a privilege to work for an innovative restaurant brand like Firebirds, and I am very proud and humbled to be named Managing Partner of the Year,” said John Glenn.
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About Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a contemporary-polished American restaurant and steakhouse, is an energetic twist on grilled cuisine featuring a boldly flavored, classic American menu in an inviting, fire-centric atmosphere. Signature menu items include hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood hand-fileted in-house and seared over locally sourced hickory, oak, or pecan wood in Firebirds’ scratch kitchen and exposed wood-fired grill. The open, stylish, enticing décor incorporates wood-fired themes and entertaining spaces, such as the outdoor patio with seasonal comforts and the award-winning FIREBAR®. Popular specialties include Wine Down Mondays, Happy Hour, seasonal artisan cocktails, craft beer, bourbon, after-dinner drinks, and Firebirds’ private label wine. In keeping with its mission, “To Serve, Enrich and Exceed,” Firebirds supports ever-growing sustainability efforts and partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Firebirds has raised more than $2.7 million for childhood cancer research and treatments through the sale of fresh-squeezed lemonade. Visit FirebirdsRestaurants.com to become a member of Firebirds’ Inner Circle, make an OpenTable reservation, or order ToGo online.