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Shawn Bucher

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

Areas of Expertise

  • Foodservice Operations
  • Strategy
  • Consulting
  • Healthcare support services
  • Foodservice Equipment Sales
  • Entrepreneurship

White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Research Area(s)

  • Hospitality and Service Management

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 multiple books. His work has been awarded and recognized nationwide, and he is a regular contributor to numerous food service programs, publications and outlets.

Education

  • PhD, 2025, The University of Tennessee
  • MBA, 2014, California Coast University
  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC) American Culinary Federation
  • Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) American Culinary Federation

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Current Courses

  • HTM 141 - Financial Accounting for the Service Industries
  • HTM 290 - Food and Beverage Management
  • HTM 443 - Hospitality Operations Control and Analysis
  • HTM 513 - Strategy in the Service Industries

Selected Publications

  • Dear chef, Do you really want a PhD? https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2023.100773
  • Me, The Bear, and I https://doi.org/10.34074/scop.1029011
  • Education or Experience? What chefs working in the industry think https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2025.100578
  • Filling the Management Gap Between Practitioner and Academics: The Pracademic Solution https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-025-00567-9
  • Utilizing Autoethnography in Entrepreneurship Research https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2025.e00587

Selected Honors/Awards

  • White Lodging-J.W. Marriot Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bruce I. Lazarus Teaching Award - 2026
  • White Lodging-J.W. Marriot Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Faculty Service Award - 2026
  • Beehive State Chefs Chapter of the American Culinary Federation Chef Educator of the Year - 2015
  • Beehive State Chefs Chapter of the American Culinary Federation President's Award - 2013
  • op Four Finalist, Ocean Spray Foodservice Professional Recipe Contest - 2011

Professional Affiliations

  • American Culinary Federation
  • Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

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