Jeffrey Pittman II

Jeffrey Pittman II is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. He teaches foodservice management and culinary science courses, facilitates experiential learning, and serves as Academic Advisor to Ole Miss Ambassadors for Southern Hospitality (OMASH). Dr. Pittman previously worked as a corporate chef for Golden Nugget Casino & Resorts and Gordon Ramsay Steak.

• B.S. Culinary Arts, Mississippi University for Women (2019)
• M.S. Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi (2021)
• Ph.D. Nutrition, University of Mississippi (2024)

His research focuses on robotics in foodservice (robot chefs/servers), cuisine authenticity, and hospitality workforce development. Awards include the 2024 Paragon Teaching Honorable Mention and 2019 Honorable Leadership Award. Dr. Pittman also led culinary training programs for underserved communities in Mississippi.