Mike's Profile
Job title
Lecturer
Academic qualifications
MA (Distinction) Culinary Arts Management
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Profile
After studying for three years at the College of Food at University College Birmingham, I travelled around the UK, working in fine-dining restaurants and hotels until I made the decision to go into teaching.
Since working at University College Birmingham, I have had the honour of training and supporting Junior Team England to both the Culinary Olympics and the Culinary World Cup, across which the University won six silver medals and one bronze.
Teaching
My main focus is teaching Culinary Arts Management and Chef Managers of the future.
I am part of the teaching team for the Masters in Culinary Arts Management- Managing Across Cultures & Culinary Innovation and Product Development
Research interests and scholarly activity
- Areas of interest will always be around food and cookery technology.
- New development of food concepts within the Product development field.
- Interested in food history and the development of equipment through the years
External Engagements
Member of the British Culinary Federation