John Dunning

Dr. John Dunning is a Principal Lecturer in Hospitality Management at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Service Sector Management within Sheffield Business School. His academic background includes a PhD in Professionalism from Sheffield Hallam University (2015), a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (2008), and a BA in Education from Anglia Ruskin University (1999). He brings extensive industry experience from roles at Claridge's, The Savoy, and as Training and Development Manager for Gordon Ramsay Holdings.

His research focuses on:

• Professionalism in hospitality academia and industry
• Restaurant management dynamics
• Customer service excellence
• Food and beverage operations
• Wine marketing and consumer behavior

Recent publications analyze evolving professionalism in hospitality education, wine marketing strategies, and service industry standards, demonstrating consistent focus on industry-academia integration. He serves as a dissertation supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students and has contributed as an external validation panel member for universities including Essex and Brighton.