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At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrowUNLOCK YOUR POTENTIALAt Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We're not searching for perfection-we're looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow,you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow. Chef, Mississippi Center of Excellence (COE)SUMMARY: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 include overseeing culinary applications, training, facility operations, development of culinary internship program, and field culinary and sales support. The chef develops tools such as demo kits, training modules, video libraries, and best practices to enhance product awareness and user experience. They also lead culinary activities including webinars, in-person events, and collaboration with rep chefs and industry partners to support sales and brand growth.A deep understanding of end-user challenges is essential to translate operational needs into product solutions. The chef will report on activities monthly, manage budgets and resources, and represent the brand through trade shows, meetings, and direct engagement with influencers and customers. While focused on the Vicksburg territory, support across regions may be required based on strengths and business needs.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. This person 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.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:* Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices* Ability to develop unique recipes that compliment core line of cooking equipment* In-depth knowledge of food handling regulations* Current knowledge of trends in the foodservice industry* Professional & personable demeanor with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills* Advanced comfort in leading groups through hands-on training activities* Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal setting* Strong time management and organization skills* Ability to budget and report on activities* Suitable language and computer skills* Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision* Willingness to travel overnight* B2B sales experience preferred* Product development experience preferredWHAT'S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE:* 5 years' Culinary experience* Culinary Certificate or Degree* Experience in B2B foodservice product sales/promotion/trainingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* Rarely (0-12%):* Occasionally (12-33%):* Frequently (34-66%): Standing/Walking/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/Pushing* Regularly (67-100%): Seeing/Hearing/Fingering/Grasping/FeelingWORKING CONDITION:* Commercial kitchen environment* Office environment* Travel is required up to 40% of the timeOUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDSBe Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably.(We're building it every day - and we'd love your help.)WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUTrust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow* Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow* The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance.* Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference - in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve* Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:1. Culinary Facility & Program Management - Americas* Lead operations of the Center of Excellence in Vicksburg, MS, overseeing facility processes, cleanliness, inventory, vendor coordination, and maintenance.* Develop and expand rep chef programs across the Americas using a train-the-trainer model to amplify product education and brand messaging.* Support global program expansion in collaboration with internal stakeholders.* Oversee project execution, budget management, and timely reporting across all culinary initiatives.* Collaborate with local institutions to support culinary internship programs.2. Culinary Training & Customer Engagement* Deliver culinary training through hands-on sessions, webinars, and digital broadcasts tailored to reps, dealers, consultants and end users.* Lead culinary planning and execution for internal and external events, including menu development, ingredient sourcing, staffing, and post-event cleanup.* Collaborate with event planners to align on headcount, schedule, budget, and resources, ensuring a seamless culinary training experience.3. Field Support & Brand Representation* Support sales efforts through trade show participation, rep engagement, and end-user interactions.* Drive product specification and placement while expanding brand presence in alignment with portfolio growth objectives.4. Product Development Collaboration* Contribute to ideation and new product funnel development.* Support concept and feasibility stages with culinary insights and facility resources.* Assist in validation through testing, application feedback, and Voice of Customer input.* Collaborate with marketing communications on messaging and content creation.* Provide ongoing feedback from customer and partner interactions to sales, product management, marketing, and engineering teams to inform product enhancements and portfolio development.5. Culinary DocumentationMaintain accurate records of testing, recipes, and customer interactions to build a reliable data repository.* Validate recipes for consistency and accuracy.* Document customer Q&A to build a comprehensive FAQ resource.* Execute and record testing plans to support engineering, recipe development, and field support.6. Marketing EngagementParticipate in and initiate promotional content including social media, blogs, and videos. Maximize content capture opportunities during fieldwork and onsite activities.