Brian Van Gyzen
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2011
Brian Van Gyzen joined the Hospitality College faculty in 2011. With 40+ years in the restaurant industry, including 19 years of management experience, his focus is on Food & Beverage Operations Management courses within the department of Food & Beverage Management.
Education
- MBA, Johnson & Wales University
- BA, Rhode Island College
- AA, Community College of Rhode Island
Teaching Interests
Beverage Education
The Emergence of Recreational Cannabis in Food & Beverage
Courses
- Beverage Appreciation
- Food & Beverage Strategy and Logistics
- Food Service & Hospitality Strategic Marketing
- The Business of Alcohol Distribution, Retail & Sales
- Advanced Food Service Operations Management
- Beverage Operations Management
Extra Curricular Roles
Director of the Bigelow Tea "Super Bev" Craft Cocktail Recipe Contest
Professional Affiliations
Society of Wine Educators
United States Bartenders Guild
Publications
- "Food Makes the Meeting" Meeting Professionals International (MPI) New England Chapter Newsletter, Fall 2014