Education

Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Argosy University
M.S., Teaching, Marygrove College
B.S., Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism, East Stroudsburg University
A .S., Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America
Vocational Director Certificate, Temple University
K–12 Principal Certificate, East Stroudsburg University

Background

George Hendry serves as director of McCutchen House and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Culinary Laboratory. He is also a senior lecturer in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and coordinates the Culinary Institute at the University of South Carolina, located in McCutchen House.

Prior to his arrival at USC, Hendry opened and operated local restaurants in the Poconos of Pennsylvania, and later opened two of of his own restaurants. As a result of those experiences, Hendry was given the opportunity to teach at the high school career institute where he was an educator for 25 years. During that time, Hendry was also able to teach college courses to high school students at the local university through the NOW program at Pennsylvania Career of Technology.

Hendry's professional certifications include ServSafe, ProStart, Manage First and ServSafe Alcohol.

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In the Media

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2023

• Why are a lot of Columbia restaurants closed on Sunday and Monday?: Post & Courier

2022

• Why drive-thrus are becoming more crucial to the future of Columbia restaurants: Post & Courier
• Restaurant Revitalization Fund likely won’t be renewed. What does that mean for SC restaurants?: Post & Courier
• ‘Ghost kitchens’ appear in Columbia area. Your dinner might be from Hooters: The State
• After strong holiday season, Columbia restaurants hit with COVID-19 closures: Post and Courier

2021

• Headaches for Columbia restaurant owners as prices spike for ingredients, supplies: Post & Courier
• USC students learn by doing at historic McCutchen House: Daily Gamecock

Professional Experience

• Culinary arts instructor, Monroe Career and Technical Institute  (MCTI)
• Instructor, East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania Career of Technology, Penn. State Satellite
• Restaurant owner
• Start-up consultant for restaurants

Professional Certifications

• ServSafe
• ProStart
• Manage First
• ServSafe Alcohol

Honors / Awards

• Black Belt, Tang Soo Do
• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
• Outstanding Instructor – 2003-2004, Monroe Career and Technical Institute

Teaching

• HRTM 110 – Intro to Hospitality Management
• Chef du Jour Classes

Professional Affiliations

• Member, American Culinary Federation

Research Interests

• Foodservice Industry
• Culinary Arts
• Hospitality