Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith is an Associate Professor at Colorado Mesa University, specializing in Culinary Arts. With over 30 years of industry expertise, he teaches courses like International Cuisine and Advanced Garde Manger, emphasizing hands-on learning and the underlying principles of cooking techniques. He holds a BAS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Colorado Mesa University and an AAS in Culinary Arts from CMU Tech.

His culinary interests bridge traditional and modern methods:

• Old-world techniques: Curing, smoking, pickling
• Contemporary innovations: Sous-vide cooking and precision equipment
• Specialized domains: International cuisine, culinary competition strategies

Smith is a Certified Executive Chef and Culinary Educator (American Culinary Federation). His industry background includes leadership roles in resort hotels across three U.S. states and ownership of the farm-to-table restaurant 'Grits'.