Kurt Strang
Parker
Summary
Growth-oriented hospitality leader with extensive experience overseeing large-scale operations for full-service and fast-casual multi-unit concepts. Passionate about developing successful teams as well as helping companies grow and prosper.
Experienced with overseeing multiple business locations to ensure seamless operations and high standards. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to optimize performance. Track record of improving team productivity and customer satisfaction through effective leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Performance Food Service
04.2024 - 11.2025
Outfitter
Cabela’s
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting outdoor gear based on specific needs and preferences.
- Maintained product displays to ensure optimal presentation and accessibility for shoppers.
Restaurant Leader
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
Denver, CO
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance customer service skills and operational performance.
President
Front Range Fast Casual, LLC dba Newk’s Eatery
Lone Tree, CO
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Annual sales: $2.8 million
- Supervised 55 hourly and salaried employees
- Spearheaded business development efforts which revitalized sales, marketing and service teams to capitalize on opportunities
- Restored sound financial footing to the business with revamped management strategies, tracking systems and budget controls; Decreased food cost from 33% to 30%
- Expanded business operations with a forward-thinking approach based on current market data and forecasts
- Acted as General Manager for the Newk’s Eatery Arvada location for 1.5 years to keep company costs down
- Reason for leaving: Company downsized to 1 store and position dissolved
Franchise Business Consultant / Director of Openings
Newk's Eatery
Jackson, MS
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Helped Newk's Eatery franchisees operate their businesses; Focused on operating standards and financial opportunities
- Oversaw 35-40 restaurants; Opened 62 out of 100 Newk’s Eatery stores
- Ensured recipes and operating standards were adhered to according to company standards
Managing Partner
Texas Roadhouse
Huntsville, AL
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Annual revenue: $5 million
- Opened 3 Texas Roadhouse locations; Macon, GA; Tomball, TX; Madison, AL
- Oversaw all day-to-day operations; Purchasing and P&Ls
- Developed hourly and salaried employees
- Reason for leaving: Texas Roadhouse discontinued growth in the Southeast; Was recruited by a former colleague from O’Charley’s to work for Newk’s Eatery
Regional VP / Joint Venture Partner
O’Charley’s
Nashville, TN
1989 - 01.2009
- Responsible for 6000 employees and 165 million in revenue
- Led regional operations to improve service quality and customer satisfaction across multiple locations.
- Developed strategic initiatives that increased market share and enhanced brand visibility in competitive environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
Timeline
Area Manager
Performance Food Service
04.2024 - 11.2025
Outfitter
Cabela’s
12.2023 - 03.2024
Restaurant Leader
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
01.2023 - 12.2023
President
Front Range Fast Casual, LLC dba Newk’s Eatery
01.2019 - 01.2022
Franchise Business Consultant / Director of Openings
Newk's Eatery
01.2012 - 01.2019
Managing Partner
Texas Roadhouse
01.2009 - 01.2012
Regional VP / Joint Venture Partner
O’Charley’s
1989 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee