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strategic human resources leader who leverages operational effectiveness
and team collaboration to attract and retain top talent, Bassanini brings
impressive experience in the convenience store and food service industries
to his new position. He was a top-performer in the convenience store industry
for 23 years, working his way up from guest service associate to Executive
Director of Field Human Resources, where he was responsible for human resources
for a network of convenience stores and distribution centers. Prior to
joining Parker’s Kitchen, he served as the Chief People Officer for franchise
network Bluemont Group LLC, where he led recruitment, training, compliance,
benefits and employee relations, serving as a trusted HR advisor.
“We’re excited to welcome Renzo to our innovative Senior Leadership Team at Parker’s Kitchen,” said Parker’s Kitchen President Brandon Hofmann. “Renzo is experienced in maintaining the standards of excellence that define our award-winning company culture and will strengthen our competitive advantage as we seek to recruit and retain top talent in new markets.” Bassanini earned the Employee Engagement Specialist certification from Top Workplaces, completed The GAP Partnership’s negotiation training and studied Executive Human Resources Management at Cornell University. Parker’s Kitchen is currently in the middle of an ambitious expansion and plans to expand into new markets including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Columbia, S.C. The company employs more than 1,600 team members throughout Georgia and South Carolina and completes more than a million transactions weekly. Parker’s Kitchen was named the Convenience Store Chain of the Year by Convenience Store Decisions, which is the industry’s highest honor, and has been honored by Food and Wine as one of America’s Best Convenience Stores and by Convenience Store News as the Convenience Foodservice Leader of the Year. Since its founding in Midway, Ga., in 1976, Parker’s Kitchen has become a nationally acclaimed company and was honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace in 2024. The Parker’s Rewards loyalty program, which includes more than 300,000 members, has saved customers more than $15 million to date. About
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