Denise Burnside
About Denise Burnside
Denise Burnside serves as the Regional Vice President at Inspire Brands, a position she has held since 2019, bringing over 30 years of experience in the restaurant hospitality industry. Her previous roles include Area Director at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Director of Food and Beverage at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
Work at Inspire Brands
Denise Burnside has served as Regional Vice President at Inspire Brands since 2019. In this role, she oversees operations in the Greater Nashville Area, TN. Her responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives and ensuring operational efficiency across the region. Burnside's focus on cost controls and management development contributes to the profitability and performance of the restaurant businesses under her purview.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Prior to her role at Inspire Brands, Denise Burnside held several significant positions in the restaurant industry. She worked as Area Director at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen from 2014 to 2019, where she managed multiple locations. Burnside also served as Director of Food and Beverage at Northern Quest Resort & Casino for one year in 2018-2019. Her earlier experience includes a long tenure at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. as Director of Operations from 1997 to 2008 and as Area Director at Brinker International from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Denise Burnside studied Hospitality Administration/Management at Moorpark College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from 1983 to 1985. With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant hospitality industry, she specializes in management development and operational strategic consulting. Burnside focuses on strategic systems and cost controls to enhance business performance.
Professional Focus and Passion
Denise Burnside is dedicated to creating positive workplace environments and has a passion for both people and food. She engages in competitive analysis to improve business performance and is committed to building profitable restaurant operations. Her strategic approach aims to foster development within teams and enhance overall operational effectiveness.