executive chef

American  

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv shef] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv ˈʃɛf /

noun

plural

executive chefs

1. a chef responsible for managing the staff, menu, and operation of a restaurant kitchen or group of restaurant kitchens.

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Other Word Forms

• co-executive chef noun

Example Sentences

“Ema datshi isn’t just a dish—it’s everyday comfort food in Bhutan, shared at home and deeply rooted in our culture,” says Kharka B. Chhetri, Executive Chef at Pemako Bhutan.

From Salon

“Labor costs, workers’ comp, it has all skyrocketed,” says Stephen Sandoval, co-founder and executive chef at Chicago’s Trino steakhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much like a CEO, the 44-year-old executive chef has his own management philosophy for running a business built on tight deadlines, impeccable service and perfect execution.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the middle of the bustling holiday season at New York’s five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel, Executive Chef Sylvain Delpique was overseeing a 725-person party with 1,500 sliders and 33 briskets.

From The Wall Street Journal

As executive chef, he oversees one of the hotel’s largest departments.

From The Wall Street Journal