Brian Hay, M.S., Sommelier

Director, Culinary and Wine Institute at Carolina
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Education:
M.S., Purdue University
B.Comm. University of Guelph

Areas of Expertise:

• Beverage Management
• Restaurant Operations

Honors and Awards:
Winner of the 2009 Texas Beef Council Statewide Burger Competition

Professional Experience:

• Director of Culinary and Wine Institute at Carolina
  University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C., August 2011 - Present
• Department Chair of Culinary Arts, Austin Community College, Austin, TX, January 1999 - May 2011

Professional Accomplishments:
Development of Austin Cooks, a TV series to show the basics of cooking,
 
Biography:
A graduate of Purdue University, Chef Brian Hay has been working and teaching in the culinary field for over 20 years. He has worked in different styles of foodservice including an extensive background in catering. Prior to joining the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, he spent14 years developing both the Hospitality and ACF Exemplary Culinary Arts program for the Austin Community College district in Austin, Texas. In his current role as director of the Culinary and Wine Institute at Carolina, Chef Hav oversees the Culinary Arts Certificate and also instructs Chef du Jour classes at the McCutchen House. His current focus of interest in the culinary field involves restaurant management and beverage and food pairing.

Professional Certifications and Affiliation:

• Certified ServSafe Instructor, National Restaurant Association
• Certified ServSafe Proctor, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Sommelier, International Sommelier Guild