Rollie Wesen
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2011
Rollie Wesen is assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence. After 20 years of professional cooking experience, including stints at Michelin-starred restaurants in London and France, eight years in New York City, and as a banquet chef for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Wesen joined the faculty at Johnson & Wales University. He has since earned a master’s degree in education has earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership, as well as his Executive Chef Certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Courses
- CUL2810 Global a la Carte
Professional Affiliations
Chef Wesen is a resident lecturer at Boston University and at the Community Kitchen, RI Food Bank. He is also the co-founder and chief operations officer of the nonprofit Jacques Pépin Foundation.