executive chef
noun
plural executive chefs
: the head chef of a professional kitchen or of a group of professional kitchens
the restaurant's executive chef and owner
His résumé was filled with Connecticut restaurants …; at Le Coq Hardi Restaurant in Stamford, he was, variously, … first cook, sous chef, and finally executive chef.—
Michael Ruhlman
Michael RuhlmanBala Kumanan, a French-trained chef, oversees the quality of the food … as the executive chef of the high-end restaurants that span from Vancouver to Ottawa.—John French
compare chef de cuisine
John FrenchExamples of executive chef in a Sentence
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Oscar Perez, former executive chef at Chatham Hills Country Club, leads the culinary team.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Gala guests will be treated to a three-course dinner, presented by OpenTable, with a menu designed by Lakshmi (serving as the gala’s culinary director) and Gold Gala executive chef Vijay Kumar.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Frame executive chef Michael Barrera and local chef Joseph VanWagner each created unique and separate, four-course (including dessert) dining experiences drawing inspiration from each film.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Former Top Chef champ Buddha Lo recaps season 21, episode 4, and shares his experience as a judge
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
In February, she was also named executive chef of Puffer Malarkey’s Le Coq restaurant, which will open in late spring in La Jolla.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
That new chef is Soo Ahn, executive chef at Adalina in Chicago.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The kitchen is led by executive chefs Michael Asalie and Alex Martinez.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Gala guests will be treated to a three-course dinner, presented by OpenTable, with a menu designed by Lakshmi (serving as the gala’s culinary director) and Gold Gala executive chef Vijay Kumar.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Frame executive chef Michael Barrera and local chef Joseph VanWagner each created unique and separate, four-course (including dessert) dining experiences drawing inspiration from each film.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Former Top Chef champ Buddha Lo recaps season 21, episode 4, and shares his experience as a judge
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
In February, she was also named executive chef of Puffer Malarkey’s Le Coq restaurant, which will open in late spring in La Jolla.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
That new chef is Soo Ahn, executive chef at Adalina in Chicago.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Buddha Lo is a two-time Top Chef winner, executive chef at Hūso in New York City, and a Saratoga Spring Water brand ambassador.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The kitchen is led by executive chefs Michael Asalie and Alex Martinez.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
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