Rizwan Ahmed
Associate Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Culinary Arts Providence
Biography
Rizwan Ahmed brings 12 years of experience as a chef to JWU. Including working under legendary Master Chef Paul Gayler (MBE) at the Lanesborough Hotel, Chef Michel Roux (OBE) at Le Gavroche (Michelin 2 star), Chef Andre Garrett at the Orrery (Michelin 1 star) and Newport Room (AAA Five Diamond), and ACF Master Chef Daniel Scannell.
Armed with this experience, Ahmed opened his restaurant Hourglass Brasserie, serving contemporary European style-cuisine. The Bristol, Rhode Island-based restaurant held the No. 1 position on TripAdvisor four years in a row.
Education
Diploma De Cuisine with Distinction, Le Cordon Bleu Institute
BS, University of Maine
Environmental Studies with a concentration in Marine Ecosystems
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
ACF
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
4th Place
Great American Seafood Cook-Off
“The Michelin Moment.” Ahmed, R. (February 10, 2026)
https://www.wcvb.com/chronicle
“How to eat local fish, and more of them.” Ahmed, R. (2019)
https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2019/05/02/recipes-for-whats-plentiful-in-new-england-waters-but-not-commonly-prepared-at-home/5276275007/
“Interview with Chef Rizwan Ahmed.” Ahmed, R. (2018)
https://www.eatingwiththeecosystem.org/blog/2018/6/12/interview-with-chef-rizwan-ahmed
“HOW TO FILET A ROUND FISH.” Ahmed, R. (2016)
https://www.eatingwiththeecosystem.org/howtofiletaroundfish
“Rhode Rage serving up haute cuisine on wheels to Westport vineyard and beyond.” Ahmed, R. (2016)
https://www.heraldnews.com/story/lifestyle/food/2016/06/21/rhode-rage-serving-up-haute/27621691007/
“Local chef to represent Rhode Island in Seafood Cookoff.” Ahmed, R. (2014)
https://www.abc6.com/local-chef-to-represent-rhode-island-in-seafood-cookoff/
“Bristol Chef to Represent State in National Cookoff.” Ahmed, R. (2013)
https://patch.com/rhode-island/bristol-warren/bristol-chef-to-represent-state-in-national-cookoff
“Chefs At The Market.” Ahmed, R. (2013)
https://patch.com/rhode-island/portsmouth/chefs-at-the-market-hourglass-brasserie-at-mount-hope-farmers-market_3c8d3ea0
“GULF OF MAINE AT HOURGLASS BRASSERIE.” Ahmed, R. (2013)
https://www.eatingwiththeecosystem.org/gom-at-hourglass-brasserie
“Pavé Of Parmesan & Curry Crusted Pollack Recipe.” Ahmed, R. (2013)
https://thebaymagazine.com/stories/pave-of-parmesan-curry-crusted-pollack-recipe,8356
“MARCH OF DIMES RHODE ISLAND 11TH ANNUAL SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION.” Ahmed, R. (2012)
https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2012/09/28/march-of-dimes-rhode-island-11th-annual-signature-chefs-auction/
“Meet Chef Rizwan Ahmed.” Ahmed, R. (2012)
https://www.rhodybeat.com/stories/meet-chef-rizwan-ahmed,22292?
“Ooh la la A taste of France in an inviting waterfront location.” Ahmed, R. (2012)
https://sorhodeisland.com/stories/ooh-la-la,3450?
“Meet Chef Rizwan Ahmed.” Ahmed, R. (2012)
https://sorhodeisland.com/stories/meet-chef-rizwan-ahmed,821
American Culinary Federation
Chef’s Association Of Pakistan
ACF CEC, “The ACF CEC Candidate Guide: Preparing for the Written Mastery and Practical Execution,” Providence, RI, United States. (May, 2026).