Fred Tiess
Master Instructor
JWU Faculty Since 1995
Prior to joining the faculty in the College of Food Innovation & Technology, Fred Tiess had worked in various culinary leadership positions for five-star resorts, private clubs and independent restaurants.
While serving as the executive chef of a AAA four-star hotel in Virginia Beach, he frequently hired JWU graduates because of their superior level of performance. In 1995, he joined the faculty at JWU Norfolk to inspire and equip the next generation of chefs and entrepreneurs. This journey led to him to earn a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship. The path has continued into teaching entrepreneurship courses for College of Business to help students realize their professional and lifelong aspirations of starting a new culinary endeavor.
This classically trained, award-winning chef is a life-long learner. After graduate school he pursued training and certification to become a World Certified Master Chef. In addition to being a Master Instructor, he is the owner of several ventures and works with young entrepreneurs to pursue their aspirations.
Education
- M.E., Enterpreneurship, Western Carolina University
- B.S., Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales University
- A.O.S., Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America
- A.A.S., Business Administration, Dutchess Community College
Teaching Interests
Entrepreneurship
Global Cuisines
Restaurant Operations
Scholarly Interests
Product Innovation
Quality Assurance
Courses
- CUL2810 Global a la Carte
- ENTR2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Extra Curricular Roles
Nondiscrimination Campus Liaison
Professional Affiliations
World Association of Chefs: Certified Master Chef
American Culinary Federation: Certified Executive Chef, Certified Culinary Administrator, Certification Evaluator and Mentor
National Restaurant Association: Food Management Professional
Publications
- The Chefs Reference Guide - Master Chef Edition, 2018
- Flavors of the Season, 2016
- Food Network "Master Chef - Test of a Lifetime" 2002
- ABC Family Channel, "Living the Life - What's Cooking with Chef Fred" 2002-2009
- LeGuild Culinaire - various articles, videos, recipes
- How Did You Get Started
Honors And Awards
- American Culinary Federation Gold Medals in National and Regional Competitions 1990-2007
- Athens Fillo Dough Competition - National Champion 1990
- American Culinary Federation - Chef of the Year- Virginia 1997
- Johnson &Wales University– Teacher of the Year - Charlotte 2011