Businessman, educator, well-travelled and experienced chef
Yavapai Community College has announced it hired Robert Barr about a month ago to replace Jenn Jackson as the Director of the Sedona Center’s Culinary and Hospitality program.
Over the last ten years he has held a variety of positions:
He was the Chef Instructor for the Art Institutes of Phoenix from June 2015 – July 2016 (1 year 2 months).
Worked with Le Cordon Bleu at the Scottsdale Community College June 2015 – July 2016). Le Cordon Bleu began shutting down its Scottsdale program in December 2015. Despite no longer having the Le Cordon Bleu program, the Scottsdale Community College continues to offer a wide variety of culinary courses. (To view the various courses offered at the Scottsdale facility, click here.)
Executive Chef, Fremont Golf Club June 2013 – June 2015 (2 years 1 month).
Executive Chef/Owner, Harvest Café, February 2011 – April 2013 (2 years 3 months), Omaha.
Executive Chef, No Frills Supermarkets, May 2010 – December 2011 (1 year 8 months) Omaha/Elkhorn.
Owner/Executive Cheff, Culinary Class Management and Catering Company, November 2009 – present. Greater Omaha area.
Vice President of Food Service, Resort Lifestyle Communities, April 2007 – November 2009 (2 years 8 months).
Other positions are listed on his linkin page, which can be accessed by clicking here.
He has received several industry awards for his work as a chef.
You may read more about Mr. Barr in the College’s press release to the local newspapers (here the Verde Independent) by clicking here.