Highly anticipated new Sarasota restaurant now hiring ahead of planned September opening
Watch out, Hooters! Another national restaurant chain with a similar concept has just announced that it is currently hiring for its first Sarasota location.
Twin Peaks, which calls itself the "ultimate sports lodge," has announced plans to hire upwards of 200 team members ahead of its new restaurant in the Fruitville Commons development, situated near Interstate 75 and Fruitville Road, approximately seven miles east of downtown Sarasota.
"Twin Peaks Restaurant is bringing even more scenic views to Sarasota’s already gorgeous scenery with the opening of its first location in the Tampa Bay area," states a recent press release. The Texas-based chain had previously informed the Herald-Tribune that they intend to begin welcoming guests to their Fruitville Commons establishment in September, following a store opening in Jacksonville.
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Twin Peaks Restaurant now hiring for its first Sarasota location
Twin Peaks Sarasota will be the brand’s 12th location in Florida and 106th overall. The latest press release notes that the new restaurant is "20 minutes away from Sarasota Bay and just down the road from Tatum Ridge Golf Links."
“It’s almost impossible to improve the view in Florida, but we’re about to do it again with our newest location,” said Twin Peaks CEO Joe Hummel, in a statement. “We can’t wait to provide the Sarasota community with a place where they can grab a cold, 29-degree beer after playing 18 holes in the warm sun or enjoying a day at the beach.”
In preparation for its grand opening, Twin Peaks is hiring more than 200 team members for various positions, including Twin Peaks Girls, bartenders, managers and "heart-of-house." To apply, text “WORK4TP” to 85000 to begin the process or stop by the restaurant at 3060 Fruitville Commons Blvd. in person Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"With Florida having a multitude of professional and college sports teams, the Sarasota location is equipped with more than 65 TVs situated at every possible angle," states the press release.
"Twin Peaks’ bar is well stocked with 32 different draft beers – including both national and hometown favorites. Every fan is sure to find the ultimate vantage point to watch the USF Bulls, Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning score their latest victory."
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Twin Peaks Sarasota will also feature an outdoor dining area with a bar and patio including a fire pit
Twin Peaks Sarasota will also feature an outdoor dining area with a bar and patio including a fire pit to watch major sporting events outside on cooler evenings.
In addition to its ice-cold draft beers, Twin Peaks promotes made-from-scratch food menu items including burgers, wings and barbecue all served by its Twin Peaks Girls in a mountain cabin setting.
"The second you step inside, you’re surrounded by a lodge full of friendly and attentive Twin Peaks Girls serving up scratch food and our signature 29° beers," reads the Twin Peaks website.
Twin Peaks was founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville. Its primary competitor, Hooters, made its debut in Tampa Bay with the opening of the Original Hooters on Oct. 4, 1983 in Clearwater. Hooters also maintains restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte in addition to hundreds of locations and franchises around the world.
Twin Peaks will follow other local high-profile restaurant and bar openings including Nancy's Bar-B-Q, Palm Avenue Deli, and Beso in downtown Sarasota; Osteria 500 in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place; and Fat Point Brewing at University Town Center. The UTC shopping district also recently welcomed another popular national sports bar chain, Yard House, which opened its first Sarasota area location earlier this year.
Twin Peaks is at 3060 Fruitville Commons Blvd., Sarasota. For more information, visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com.
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Wade Tatangelo is Ticket Editor for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and Florida Regional Dining and Entertainment Editor for the USA TODAY Network. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. He can be reached by email at wade.tatangelo@heraldtribune.com. Support local journalism by subscribing.
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