How to Use executive chef in a Sentence

executive chef

noun
  • The kitchen is led by executive chefs Michael Asalie and Alex Martinez.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Laura would manage the front of house, Kaleena would serve as executive chef, and Soo and Manny would cook.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
  • Borges moved to Dallas to be the opening executive chef at Uchi and has been lauded as one of Dallas’ best.
    Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The Hilton’s executive chef curates and serves a 5-star luncheon from 12-2 for foodies.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The creator of these apps is executive chef Mike Minor.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The former executive chef was fired by the restaurant’s owner, Moneer Issa, and the two are now battling it out in court.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2023
  • That new chef is Soo Ahn, executive chef at Adalina in Chicago.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Steve Allen, the restaurant's former co-owner, is back as its executive chef.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Garcia was the former executive chef at Parigi and head chef at Pecan Lodge.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
  • Fans will have an abundance of options this year, thanks to the new executive chef, Sheldon Morgan: from Vietnamese street tacos to crab Rangoon.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Some menus go a step further, listing not just an executive chef but the entire staff, and in some cases, their preferred gender pronouns.
    Priya Krishna, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The food offered by executive chef Matthew Kirkley is also distinctly British, so the menu features dover sole, lobster, chicken and mushroom pie and aged prime rib.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Pete had 10 years of experience as an executive chef and Jess loved to garden.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2023
  • In 2020, executive chef Vinnie Robinson, who got his start washing dishes in the café where his mom worked, revamped Levantine Hill’s menu, again with the goal of showcasing the wine.
    Diana Spechler, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Danny would be Channel’s executive chef and Michelle, who has the most front-of-house experience, would be floor manager.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
  • The season 19 winner of Top Chef, who is credited as the restaurant's executive chef, revealed the tragic news on his Instagram.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • To best experience the restaurant’s highlights chosen by its executive chefs, opt for the omakase menu (starting at $115 per person).
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • Later, in Paris, his trajectory to executive chef at the tasting-menu restaurant Frenchie mirrored its ascent to becoming one of the hottest places in town.
    Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 30 June 2023
  • Kristian, the most talkative of the group, needed gentle prodding from the Arc executive chef Bev Lazo-Gonzalez to focus on his job.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Felipe Ricci, executive chef at fine-dining March, was there too, eating a chirashi box and chawanmushi.
    Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • What was once a small hotel lounge buffet has been transformed into a full-service restaurant and bar led by executive chef Emiliano Sotelo.
    Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • With her knowledge of dough, Hernandez is helping her executive chef make pizza to order.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Large leather booths allow for sharing and a deep dive into the Italian-style steakhouse menu from executive chef David Almany, who deftly oversees all hotel dining.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
  • But recent seasons have been populated by executive chefs, many of whom already own their own restaurants.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
  • For six years, executive chef Aaron Cozadd set his sights on a restaurant concept with a core purpose of supporting its staff, who also face addiction recovery, and a focus on life balance.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2023
  • Eliminating food waste is a focus for The Lana's executive chef Oliver Jackson, who has done away with breakfast buffets and ensures that guests are greeted with only the most tempting, top-grade fruit selection in their rooms.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Led by executive chef Aaron Cozadd, the restaurant was committed to supporting its staff in overcoming addiction and substance abuse and providing resources to help them.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
  • Dreamboat’s vegan doughnuts use more baking powder than a traditional doughnut recipe, and executive chef Parker Howard subs in a cashew cream to replace the dairy products.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • The six venues ensure there's something for everyone, and executive chef Nicolas Nguyen leads his team in sourcing local foods wherever possible.
    Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023

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