Thomas E. Barnes

Certified Executive Chef and Culinary Educator Thomas E. Barnes is a faculty member at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), teaching in the Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations within the Eberly College of Business. He holds a BS in Hospitality Management and two MA degrees in Employee and Labor Relations and Instructional Design and Technology from IUP. His career combines industry experience with academia, including roles as sous chef, baker, and restaurant opening consultant.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, IUP
• Master of Arts in Employee and Labor Relations, IUP
• Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology, IUP

Research interests focus on culinary education and practice, including Italian cuisine, scratch cooking, and supervisory management. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Garde Manger, Farinaceous Products, and Supervisory Management. Chef Barnes also co-advises the Academy of Culinary Arts Ice Carving Club and has trained at Elegant Ice Creations to develop ice-carving techniques for students.

His industry experience includes menu development at Nap’s Cucina Mia and Josephine’s Pizzeria and Enoteca, where he contributed to kitchen design and staffing. He emphasizes family-influenced passion for cooking and practical, hands-on education.