Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Professional Development
Timeline
Generic

Oswald Barnett

Seffner

Summary

With over 15 years of experience owning and operating multiple restaurants and bars, I have gained extensive knowledge of the restaurant and bar industry. I personally manage and operate my establishments, fostering lasting relationships with customers and creating a welcoming atmosphere. My dedication to hiring professional and friendly staff committed to customer service has consistently garnered positive feedback, with patrons often describing the cozy setting as being among friends. As a culinary professional, I am deeply committed to maintaining high standards and delivering quality results. Drawing on my extensive experience in kitchen management, I foster a collaborative and efficient team environment. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, I prioritize culinary creativity and leadership.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef & Manager

World Class Buffet
  • Head chef for World Class Buffet specializing in American and Chinese cuisine.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

Owner & Operator

Ozzie’s Buffet and Grill
  • Owned and operated Ozzie’s Buffet and Grill in Seffner FL (moved due to significant maintenance issues and health hazards)
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

Owner & Operator

Ozzie’s Buffet Bar & Grill
  • Closed due to health inspector's advice on sewer gas risk
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Owner & Operator

Three Coins Family Diner
  • Rebranded as Carib Grill (closed due to homeless population challenges)
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Owner & Operator

Southern Kitchen
  • Closed due to neighborhood safety concerns
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Head Chef

Homer’s Original Smorgasbord
  • Head chef at Homer’s Original Smorgasbord, Sebring FL (international menu)
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Head Grill Cook

Golden Corral
  • Participated in team meetings, providing valuable input on process improvements and customer feedback to ensure overall success of the grill station.
  • Contributed ideas during menu planning sessions, bringing innovative grilled dish concepts that garnered positive reviews from guests.

Head Chef

Duffs Enterprise
  • Promoted from dishwasher to head fry cook in 3 months
  • Progressed from head fry chef to assistant kitchen manager within a year
  • Advanced from assistant kitchen manager to head chef in 3 years
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Traveling between Chattanooga, Knoxville, Florida
  • Food preparation and staff training
  • Creating and perfecting baking recipes and menus
  • Kitchen design and remodeling
  • Opening and closing new restaurants
  • Cooking, prep work, stocking, and inventory management
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Head Chef

BJ’s Oil (Chevron)
02.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for inventory, stocking, and training
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen management
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Waste reduction
  • Food safety regulations
  • Kitchen operations
  • Food presentation

Professional Development

Learned Japanese cuisine, Osaka Japanese Grill, Maryville, TN, 8 months

Timeline

Head Chef

BJ’s Oil (Chevron)
02.2018 - Current

Head Chef & Manager

World Class Buffet

Owner & Operator

Ozzie’s Buffet and Grill

Owner & Operator

Ozzie’s Buffet Bar & Grill

Owner & Operator

Three Coins Family Diner

Owner & Operator

Southern Kitchen

Head Chef

Homer’s Original Smorgasbord

Head Grill Cook

Golden Corral

Head Chef

Duffs Enterprise

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Oswald Barnett