Roger Brandes

Overview

Beverage Director, Director of Operations, Managing Partner

Roger Brandes is an authoritative restaurant industry expert catalyzing revenue growth, operational efficiency, and effective management for clients across the nation.

Leveraging over 35 years of restaurant industry experience and executive-level leadership, Roger Brandes offers a competitive edge and unique value for diverse clients in need of operational, business development, business process re-engineering, and management consulting. He recently launched Brandes Concept Consulting, LLC where he serves as the Principal.

Currently, Roger is bringing his best-in-class credentials and lifetime of noteworthy experience to Brandes Concept Consulting, LLC. He provides cost-effective solutions and growth strategies to foodservice facilities and operations/management systems with a specialization in the restaurant industry but also with transferable knowledge applicable to any industry. He brings benefits and value-added contributions to enterprises by working in tandem with c-level executives to drive process improvements, cost savings, organizational effectiveness, and operational efficiencies.

Core Competencies

  • Restaurant Operations
  • Business Development
  • Process re-engineering
  • Workforce Optimization
  • Organization Effectiveness

Background

  • Principal, BRANDES CONCEPT CONSULTING, LLC, Roswell, GA
  • Executive Vice President, WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL, INC., Atlanta, GA
  • ​Vice President and Treasurer, CARSON RESTAURANT GROUP, Atlanta, GA
  • ​Managing Partner, RIVER ROOM RESTAURANT (AFFILIATED WITH THE CARSON RESTAURANT GROUP), Atlanta,
  • ​Director of Operations, RUBY TUESDAY, INC., Southeastern United States
  • ​Beverage Director, SEA PINES RESORT, Hilton Head Island, SC