Luis Torres earns Grill Master Legend status after grilling 1 million steaks

Most people celebrate a milestone with a cake. For Ocala resident Luis Torres, the celebration involved steaks, a gold chef coat and recognition as one of the most accomplished grill cooks in LongHorn Steakhouse history.Torres recently grilled his one-millionth steak, earning the title of Grill Master Legend, a distinction held by only 40 grill cooks in the restaurant brand’s history.The achievement caps a remarkable 26-year career with LongHorn Steakhouse, where Torres has become a fixture of the Ocala restaurant and a respected leader among his coworkers.Colleagues describe Torres as a hardworking team player whose positive attitude and dedication have helped shape the restaurant’s culture over more than two decades.To mark the occasion, Torres’ family, restaurant team and LongHorn leadership joined forces to surprise him with a celebration worthy of a Grill Master Legend. The honors included a custom gold chef coat, a $5,000 cash award and an annual $1,000 bonus for as long as he re