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Rodney Wessinger

Investor at Self-employed
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Seasoned restaurant management professional with expertise in operations management, leadership, and strategy.
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Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, US
Skills
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Operations Management
  • Forecasting
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Rodney Wessinger is a seasoned restaurant management professional with 2+ years of experience as a self-employed investor, 11+ years of experience in management roles at Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral, and 23+ years of experience in operations management at Buffets, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business.

Experience

  • Self-employed
    • Investor
      • Dec 2021 - Present

  • Cracker Barrel
    • Manager
      • May 2010 - Nov 2021

      Oversee operations,profitability and development of 4.8 million unit Coach and train staff to to enhance guest service. Positive sales trends in the last 18 months and leading other units in market with sales over previous year.Appointed by District Manager to a company Management in training unit to assist with development and leadership of new managers.

  • Golden Corral
    • General Manager
      • Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

      Selected by Company to take over operations of a Franchisee and reopen a corperate unit in Audubon,N.J. Negotiated service contracts,rebuilt staff and improved store operations and profitability. Successfully took over an under performing unit in Jacksonville,Fla.Improved store profitability by reducing operating costs,re negotiated sevice contracts and increased sales approximately 6-8%. Earned Achievement awards and top performer awards in training.

  • Buffets, Inc.
    • Regional Vice President
      • Jun 1984 - Apr 2008

      Oversaw operations of units in N.C. and S.C. generating 117 million in sales annually.Responsibilities included monitoring the performance of 8 Area Directors and 50 units.Forecasted and analyzed sales trends and generated innovative ideas to increase sales.Visited store locations to evaluate operations and conduct performance reports.Reviewed and interpreted financial reports to maximize operating efficiency and cash flow.

Education

  • 1981 - 1983
    University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business
    Bachelor of Science, Business Mangement

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