Corporate Chef

Executive Chef, Mississippi Center of Excellence (COE) The Executive Chef, COE, serves as a culinary Trusted Advisor and Brand Ambassador, based at our headquarters in Vicksburg, MS. This role manages the corporate kitchen and culinary training center, hosting major corporate events, customer visits, and hands‑on training sessions. The chef is also central to supporting product development, working closely with engineering and product management teams to test equipment and contribute to design improvements, product innovation, and recipe creation/testing. Key Responsibilities Oversee culinary applications, training, facility operations, development of culinary internship program, and field culinary and sales support. Develop tools such as demo kits, training modules, video libraries, and best practices to enhance product awareness and user experience. Lead culinary activities including webinars, in‑person events, and collaboration with rep chefs and industry partners to support sales and brand growth. Report on activities monthly, manage budgets and resources, and represent the brand through trade shows, meetings, and direct engagement with influencers and customers. Provide support across regions as needed, while primarily focusing on the Vicksburg territory. Ideal Candidate The ideal Executive Chef for the Center of Excellence is an engaging, confident culinary leader who thrives in front of large audiences and knows how to captivate a room through exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling. The candidate blends deep culinary expertise with the ability to translate product capabilities into compelling demonstrations that resonate with chefs, operators, reps, and industry partners. They are equally comfortable hosting live trainings, leading hands‑on sessions, presenting at trade shows, or producing on‑camera content. With a strong understanding of real‑world kitchen challenges, they connect authentically with users while bringing valuable insights back to product development teams. Part chef, part educator, part brand ambassador, this individual elevates the company’s voice through clear, charismatic communication and a natural ability to align culinary craft with strategic brand and product goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electrolux Professional Group