Shawn Bucher

Clinical Assistant Professor, White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Areas of Expertise

Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Foodservice Operations
Consulting
Healthcare Foodservice
Workforce Education & Training

Biography

Chef Shawn has owned and operated businesses as well as working in every segment of the foodservice industry, as well healthcare businesses, “bringing hospitality to healthcare.” He holds business degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts, Business, Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Accounting and Professional Sales. He is Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and a Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) through The American Culinary Federation and the author of The First Timer’s Cookbook/Bakebook and Food People Management. His work has been awarded and recognized nationwide, and he is a regular contributor to numerous food service programs, publications and outlets. He lives with his wife/better half and their four children in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Education

Phd, 2025, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MBA, 2014, California Coast University
Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation, Since 2012
Certified Culinary Educator, American Culinary Federation, Since 2012

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Current Courses

HTM 513 - Strategy in Service Industries
HTM 290 - Food and Beverage Management
HTM 141 - Financial Accounting for the Service Industries

Selected Honors/Awards

Chef Educator of the Year, American Culinary Federation, Beehive State Chefs Chapter - February 2015
President's Award, American Culinary Federation, Beehive State Chefs Chapter - February 2013
Top Four Finalist, Ocean Spray Foodservice Professional Recipe Contest - May 2011