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executive chef

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

noun

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


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King and his executive chef at Simpson’s, David Stevens, began working on their own version, thinking it would help boost the relaunch of the storied restaurant—also established in 1828—after a lengthy renovation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

As for the sandwich, Shake Shack’s executive chef, John Karangis, said in a statement that “we took inspiration from the American backyard BBQ.”

From MarketWatch Apr. 29, 2026

In 2024, he took over full-time as executive chef.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Before the game, Hamilton players were treated to a spaghetti and toasted sourdough bread dinner created by the mother of 285-pound tackle Micah Butler, Natasha, an executive chef.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

Cris Comerford, the White House’s first female executive chef, was a mentor.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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