Chef Shawn Bucher holds business degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Accounting and Professional Sales.

He has won numerous awards and worked in most segments of the food service industry as a chef, teacher, manager and consultant for both local and national restaurants, arenas, schools, hospitals and hotels.

He is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) through the American Culinary Education. A Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) through the International Association of Culinary Professionals and a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) through the Association of Nutrition and Food service Professionals.

Chef Shawn specializes in opening new food service concepts and teaching groups and individuals how to cook, both professionally as a former chef instructor for The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institute and for individual cooking classes at various kitchen stores around the country.

He is also the author of The First Timer's Cookbook and The First Timer's Bakebook.

Chef Shawn is the recipient of 2015 Culinary Educator of the Year through the American Culinary Federation's Beehive State Chef's Association.