Biography
Kevin Murphy CV
Expertise: Food Service and Hospitality Human Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Culinary
Dr. Murphy joined UCF in 2003 and earned his Ph.D. in Management and Human Resources from the department of Hospitality Tourism Management, Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business. He is one of a very few Certified Executive Chefs in the USA to hold a Ph.D. He has researched and published extensively in top journals in the area of foodservice sanitation, safety and health and other restaurant related issues and he has over 80 academic publications. Dr. Murphy has been an invited speaker and presenter nationally and internationally and has given over 120 Media interviews in TV and Press at the International, National and Local level on these topics.
Professor Murphy worked in foodservice and the hotel industry for over 20 years and has owned or managed a variety of hospitality establishments including hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. He presently holds the following industry certifications: Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.) from the American Culinary Federation, Certified Servsafe Manager. Additional certifications, Certified Food Safety Manager (CPFM) and a Certified HACCP Manager from NSF International.
Dr. Murphy’s specializes in food safety in restaurant management, human resources management, operational management, and cost control of foodservice organizations. He has both led and participated in hospitality projects with industry partners from Red Lobster, Darden Restaurants, Navy Lodge Association, National Association of Catering Executives, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Aruba Timeshare Association and The Reefs Resorts in Bermuda.
Education
| Ph.D. |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| M.S. |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| B.S. |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| A.S. |
Accounting |
Bentley College |
Graduate Courses Taught
| HMG 7876 |
Strategies & Tactics: Foodservice Management |
| HMG 7919 |
Doctoral Research |
| HMG 6596 |
Strategic Marketing in Hospitality Management |
| HMG 6296 |
Strategic Issues in Hospitality and Tourism |
| HMG 6228 |
Human Resources Critical Issues (online) |
| HMG 6245 |
Managing Hospitality and Guest Service Organizations |
| HMG 6365 |
Management of Corporate Foodservice Operations |
| HMG 6918 |
Directed Research |
Undergraduate Courses Taught
| HFT 4894 |
International Gastronomy Study Abroad |
| HFT 4955 |
Study Abroad Field Studies |
| HFT 4844 |
Sanitation in Foodservice (online) |
| HFT 4602 |
Independent Study |
| HFT 4453 |
Food, Beverage and Labor Cost Control Management |
| HFT 4295 |
Leadership and Strategic Management |
| HFT 4298 |
Hospitality Business Consulting |
| HFT 4269 |
Case Studies in Multi-Unit Restaurant Mgmt. |
| HFT 4250 |
Hospitality Operations Management |
| HFT 4274 |
Vacation Ownership Resort Management |
| HFT 4343 |
Hospitality Facilities Planning & Design |
| HFT 3955 |
Study Abroad Field Studies |
| HFT 3263 |
Restaurant Management |
| FSS 3124 |
Supply Procurement Management |
| FSS 3008 |
Culture & Cuisine |
| FSS 2221 |
Techniques of Food Production |
| HFT 1000 |
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management |
Awards & Recognition, Certifications/Professional Memberships
| 2010 |
Eta Sigma Delta |
Teacher Service Excellence Award |
| 2008 |
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management |
Highly Commended Award |
| 2007 |
Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations Awards |
Top Twenty Dissertations Downloaded |
| 2007 |
Banfi Vintners Faculty Institute |
The Banfi Foundation Grant |
| 2004 |
Darden Restaurant Faculty Summer Institute |
Faculty Internship Grant |
| 2004 |
American Culinary Federation |
Chapter Chef of the Year |
| 1995 |
American Culinary Federation |
Chapter Chef of the Year |
Certifications/Professional Memberships
| Certified Executive Chef (CEC) |
| National Restaurant Association Servsafe Sanitation Certification |
| Certified HACCP Manager |
| Certified Food Safety Manager (CPFM) |
| Council on Hotel Restaurant Institutional Education (CHRIE) |
| National Restaurant Association |
| American Culinary Federation (ACF) |
| World Association of Cooks |
