executive chef
noun
plural executive chefs
: the head chef of a professional kitchen or of a group of professional kitchens
the restaurant's executive chef and owner
His résumé was filled with Connecticut restaurants …; at Le Coq Hardi Restaurant in Stamford, he was, variously, … first cook, sous chef, and finally executive chef.—
Michael Ruhlman
Michael RuhlmanBala Kumanan, a French-trained chef, oversees the quality of the food … as the executive chef of the high-end restaurants that span from Vancouver to Ottawa.—John French
compare chef de cuisine
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Le Grill boasts panoramic views and exceptional plates from executive chef Dominique Lory of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and chef Julien Lasseaux.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
But executive chef Kari Shaughnessy’s work embodies the tenets of Oregon's farm-to-table movement, with a focus on supporting local growers, promoting sustainability and engaging in community projects.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Frog & Slim dinner menu, curated by executive chef Christian Viau, includes dishes such as Kobe beef carpaccio, golden beet salad, king salmon, mussel and shrimp piccata pasta and bread pudding.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
For people like executive chef Michael Carter, Abdul-Hadi’s mission was crucial.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
But executive chef Kari Shaughnessy’s work embodies the tenets of Oregon's farm-to-table movement, with a focus on supporting local growers, promoting sustainability and engaging in community projects.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Frog & Slim dinner menu, curated by executive chef Christian Viau, includes dishes such as Kobe beef carpaccio, golden beet salad, king salmon, mussel and shrimp piccata pasta and bread pudding.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
For people like executive chef Michael Carter, Abdul-Hadi’s mission was crucial.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Executive chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20chef. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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