ODDEAN MORGAN
Lillington
Summary
Goal-Oriented Food Service and Operations Leader with more than 15 years of progressive experience in culinary operations, kitchen management, staff supervision, food safety, and customer service. Proven ability to lead teams in high-volume restaurants, oversee food production, maintain sanitation standards, manage scheduling and labor costs, and ensure exceptional food quality. Experienced in training employees, improving operational efficiency, enforcing health and safety regulations, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. Brings strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills with a passion for excellence in food service operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House Supervisor
Cypress Restaurant
- Supervised daily front-of-house operations and customer service.
- Coordinated staff schedules and ensured efficient workflow.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally.
- Worked closely with kitchen leadership to ensure timely food service.
- Assisted with staff training and performance coaching.
- Seasonal Employment
Kitchen Supervisor
White Rabbit Eatery
- Supervised kitchen staff during daily operations.
- Delegated work assignments and monitored food quality.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.
- Assisted with inventory management and food ordering.
- Maintained proper food storage and temperature controls.
Sous Chef
Harrison Restaurant
- Assisted Executive Chef with kitchen operations.
- Supervised food preparation and presentation.
- Trained new cooks on recipes and kitchen procedures.
- Maintained quality standards during high-volume service.
- Ensured compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
Prep Cook
Restaurant – Gulf Shores, Alabama
01.2018
- Prepared ingredients for daily production.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted line cooks during peak service.
- Ensured proper food storage and labeling.
Prep Cook
Hampton Bays
01.2016
- Prepared food for daily kitchen production.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparation.
- Maintained sanitation standards.
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
- H-2B Seasonal Program
Kitchen Manager
Restaurant – Gulf Shores Vacation Area
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted from Prep Cook to Kitchen Manager based on performance and leadership.
- Supervised kitchen operations and daily food production.
- Scheduled and supervised kitchen employees.
- Interviewed and trained new staff.
- Maintained inventory and controlled food costs.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Implemented proper sanitation procedures.
- Managed food preparation for high-volume service.
- Monitored food quality and consistency.
- Assisted with menu planning and recipe execution.
Owner / Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Owner
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Owned and operated a successful full-service restaurant.
- Managed all daily restaurant operations.
- Hired, trained, and supervised employees.
- Scheduled staff and managed payroll.
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation compliance.
- Developed menus and standardized recipes.
- Managed budgets and controlled operating expenses.
- Delivered exceptional customer service.
- Ensured consistent food quality and presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
INTRERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN
KINGSTON JAMAICA Skills
- Food Service Operations
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Employee Scheduling
- Hiring & Training
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- HACCP & Health Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Recipe Execution
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Cost Control
- Customer Service
- Team Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Payroll Support
- Performance Management
- Catering Operations
- Over 15 years of food service and restaurant experience
- Five years as a restaurant owner/operator
- Experience supervising kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Extensive experience in employee scheduling and training
- High-volume restaurant operations
- Strong understanding of sanitation and food safety standards
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified
- TWIC Card Holder
- HIPAA Certified
- (Add ServSafe Food Protection Manager once obtained.)
- Currently pursuing the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification at (HR FOODSAFE) to add to my qualification and certification in healthcare and commercial food service operations.
Timeline
Prep Cook
Restaurant – Gulf Shores, Alabama
01.2018
Kitchen Manager
Restaurant – Gulf Shores Vacation Area
01.2018 - 01.2021
Prep Cook
Hampton Bays
01.2016
Owner / Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Owner
01.2009 - 01.2014
Front of House Supervisor
Cypress Restaurant
Kitchen Supervisor
White Rabbit Eatery
Sous Chef
Harrison Restaurant
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
INTRERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN