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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Former champ Buddha Lo recaps episode 8 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, 9 May 2024
Led by executive chef Aaron Cozadd, the restaurant was committed to supporting its staff in overcoming addiction and substance abuse and providing resources to help them.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
Also on the premises is Mila Omakase, a 10-seat Japanese restaurant curated by executive chef Reiji Yoshizawa.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Laura would manage the front of house, Kaleena would serve as executive chef, and Soo and Manny would cook.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
In 2023, Brian Young became executive chef of Crown Restaurant Group, owned by Anthony Sitek and Haley Nutter-Sitek.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Last year, The St. Regis appointed a new executive chef, Pablo Arias.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Conant is turning things over to another Food Network alum, Beau McMillan, the former executive chef at Sanctuary's Elements restaurant.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Oscar Perez, former executive chef at Chatham Hills Country Club, leads the culinary team.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Led by executive chef Aaron Cozadd, the restaurant was committed to supporting its staff in overcoming addiction and substance abuse and providing resources to help them.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
Also on the premises is Mila Omakase, a 10-seat Japanese restaurant curated by executive chef Reiji Yoshizawa.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Laura would manage the front of house, Kaleena would serve as executive chef, and Soo and Manny would cook.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
In 2023, Brian Young became executive chef of Crown Restaurant Group, owned by Anthony Sitek and Haley Nutter-Sitek.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Last year, The St. Regis appointed a new executive chef, Pablo Arias.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Conant is turning things over to another Food Network alum, Beau McMillan, the former executive chef at Sanctuary's Elements restaurant.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Oscar Perez, former executive chef at Chatham Hills Country Club, leads the culinary team.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
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