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sous-chef

American  
[soo-shef, soo-shef] / ˈsuˌʃɛf, suˈʃɛf /

noun

plural

sous-chefs

  1. the second in command in a kitchen; the person ranking next after the head chef.

Etymology

Origin of sous-chef

< French, equivalent to sous under (< Latin subtus (adv.) underneath, below) + chef chef

Example Sentences

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Sous chef John Knight has his signature products, MoJo Mustard and MoJo Spice Rub, for sale in the market.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2016

Sous chef Juan Martinez puts handmade tortillas on the grill at Taqueria Al Lado.

From Washington Post

Sous chef Roberto Meza tosses fajitas as chef Renu Prakash prepares a quesadilla at Mama Tigre!

From Washington Post

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