Marc DeMarchena (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Interdisciplinary Food Studies Providence
Biography
Prior to joining the faculty at Johnson & Wales University, professor Marc DeMarchena managed food & beverage operations at a variety of hotels, national parks and inns across the United States.
His teaching focuses on a broad range of beverage topics across the beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic beverage sectors. Introducing students to the worlds of coffee and tea, he provides students of different majors the ability to plan future entrepreneurial and career initiatives. DeMarchena also spends time teaching culinary and pastry students the key elements of menu planning and cost control.
Additionally, he teaches the Wine Spirit Education Trust courses and food and wine pairing lessons to the local learning community, which provide certifications or fun for the interested beverage consumer.
In addition to his College of Food Innovation & Technology responsibilities, he acts as a consultant through MADWORKS, providing event planning, restaurant consulting and excellence training.
"At JWU, education is not confined to the four walls of the classroom. You're not going to spend four years with your nose buried in a book, learning theories you may never get a chance to apply — you're going to get out there and apply them, be it through internships, group projects, leadership opportunities, competitions and more."
Education
MAT, Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School, Johnson & Wales University
Food Service Education
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
Food Service Management
AOS, Johnson & Wales College
Culinary Arts
WSET Certified Educator (2020-)
WSET Spirits Trainer Wine Spirits Education Trust
Certified Beer Server – Cicerone Program (2019-)
Cicerone Certification Program
Certified Specialist of Spirits (2015-)
Society of Wine Educators
WSET Level 2 Award In Spirits with Distinction (2010-)
Wine Spirits Education Trust
TIPS Trainer (2008-)
Training for Intervention Procedures
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine with Distinction (2008-)
WIne Spirits Education Trust
Certified Wine Educator (2004-)
Society of Wine Educators
Food Safety Manager (2022-2027)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Bordeaux Wine Tutor, ’08, ’12, 16 (2008-2020)
L’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux, The Bordeaux Wine School
NRA Serve Safe Alcohol Trainer (2010-2015)
National Restaurant Associatioin
2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island
CFIT Citizenship Award
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
MVP Teacher – Beverage & Dining
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
Student Engagement – Cultural Program of the Year – Little India
JWU Student Engagement Leadership Awards 2023-2024
MVP Mentor – Beverage & Dining 202
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation and Technology
MVP Mentor – Beverage & Dining 2023
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation and Technology
“How to buy Champagne!.” DeMarchena, M. (December 26, 2023)
https://www.bostonglobe.com
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests, “Cranston West HS- Beverage Admissions Experience October 2025,” Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology, Providence, RI, United States. (October 19, 2025).
Homecoming Beer Tasting, “JWU Homecoming Family Weekend 2025,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (October 4, 2025).
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests, “Davies Technical HS – Beverage Admissions Experience May 2025,” Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology, Providence, RI, United States. (May 19, 2025).
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests, “Davies Technical HS – Beverage Admissions Experience May 2026,” Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology, Providence, RI, United States. (May 19, 2025).