chef

[shef]

noun

1. the chief cook, especially in a restaurant or hotel, usually responsible for planning menus, ordering foodstuffs, overseeing food preparation, and supervising the kitchen staff.

2. any cook.

chef

/ ʃɛf /

noun

1. a cook, esp the principal cook in a restaurant

Word History and Origins

Origin of chef¹

From French, dating back to 1835–45; chief

Word History and Origins

Origin of chef¹

C19: from French, from Old French chief head, _chief

Example Sentences

Among the newer offerings: lesser-known regional specialties, festive favorites from diverse cultural traditions, and creative spins from celebrity chefs and bakers.

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A head of sports medicine and, for the first team, a new doctor, a new physio and a new performance chef.

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Last week, it sued James alleging he enriched himself at the company’s expense, diverting company funds to pay a private chef, personal trainer and housing expenses.

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"If I am the chef, they are going to be in big trouble!"

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All of it supported a lavish lifestyle, including a steady diet of the Chinese consulate chef’s salted duck dinners.

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