chef

American  

[shef] / ʃɛf /

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.

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chef British  

/ ʃɛf /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chef

From French, dating back to 1835–45; chief

Example Sentences

Then public comment began, and one of the most celebrated chefs in the world stepped to the microphone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Someone might be enjoying a video of a dog playing with an unusual toy or a video of a chef making an intricate meal.

From Barron's

He came with his wife of more than 40 years, Lori, and the evening’s festivities were organized by his daughter Madison, who joined Nvidia in 2020 after several years serving as a gourmet chef.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the celebrity chef put the 'beef' back in the fridge and was apparently "up for anything" when filming the video for the track The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station.

From BBC

“To make a comparison, it’s like a chef, everyone has his recipe. Mine seems to be popular.”

From The Wall Street Journal