Karen Charlesworth
About Karen Charlesworth
Karen Charlesworth serves as the District Manager at Krispy Kreme in North Carolina, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in the restaurant industry, she has previously worked in various managerial roles at Ruby Tuesday, Darden, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Olive Garden.
Work at Krispy Kreme
Karen Charlesworth has served as District Manager at Krispy Kreme since 2019. In this role, she oversees operations across multiple locations in North Carolina. Her responsibilities include implementing company initiatives, managing employee relations, and ensuring high standards of guest service. With a focus on organizational change, she supports the company's strategic objectives and drives performance improvements within her district.
Previous Experience at Ruby Tuesday
Before joining Krispy Kreme, Karen Charlesworth worked as Director of Operations/District Manager at Ruby Tuesday from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she managed operations across Southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her role involved overseeing restaurant performance, enhancing guest experiences, and implementing operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.
Career at Darden Restaurants
Karen Charlesworth spent 11 years at Darden as Director of Operations/District Manager from 2005 to 2016. Her responsibilities included managing multiple restaurant locations in Massachusetts. She focused on operational excellence, guest service enhancement, and financial performance analysis, contributing to the overall success of the brand during her tenure.
Education and Expertise
Karen Charlesworth studied Marketing at SUNY New Paltz, where she developed foundational skills in business and customer engagement. Her expertise includes elevating guest service, retention, and recovery, along with a strong track record in analyzing sales, earnings, and profit and loss statements. She is proficient in strategic planning and executing company initiatives, which supports her effectiveness in management roles.
Experience at Olive Garden and Carrabba's Italian Grill
Prior to her roles at Ruby Tuesday and Krispy Kreme, Karen Charlesworth worked as General Manager at Olive Garden from 1997 to 2005, overseeing operations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She also served as Joint Venture Partner at Carrabba's Italian Grill for 11 months in 2016-2017 in New Jersey and Long Island, NY. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in the restaurant industry.