chef de cuisine
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Etymology
Origin of chef de cuisine
Literally, “head of kitchen”
Example Sentences
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“It’s a beautiful spring ritual to engage with,” said Ana Caballero, the chef de cuisine at Her Place Supper Club in Philadelphia, which has an ever-changing seasonal menu.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
He landed his first chef de cuisine role at age 26 at the since-shuttered David Burke & Donatella.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
The full dinner experience, called “Elementa,” launches this Friday with a menu developed by Joshua Whigham, the former chef de cuisine at José Andrés’ now shuttered L.A. outpost of Bazaar.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
Late of the Japanese-Italian Tonari, Nico Cezar serves as chef de cuisine in the exhibition kitchen.
From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023
Great doubts had been expressed as to whether Caddy could successfully sustain the combined characters of chef de cuisine and bridesmaid, and a failure had been prophesied.
From The Garies and Their Friends by Webb, Frank J.
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