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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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, 23 May 2024
The Fed’s executive chef, Michel Agustin, said its Pine Knob food selections are a tribute and twist on sandwiches from various U.S. cities.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 17 May 2024
Lund is especially excited about the restaurant’s executive chef, Anthony Wells, a James Beard Award semifinalist for best California chef in 2022 who joined Hotel La Jolla in December.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Stop by the Four Seasons’ lobby Thursday through Saturday to browse hats, drink free black-eyed Susan mocktails and munch on snacks from the hotel’s executive chef, Tristan Baker.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
The menu, which Penrod praises for its creativity under the direction of corporate executive chef Alessandro Pizza and Lucia’s own executive chef Yvon Mbiavanga with influences that stretch from the Mediterranean to Italy, Spain, Turkey and Lebanon, among others.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Danny would be Channel’s executive chef and Michelle, who has the most front-of-house experience, would be floor manager.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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
Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
The Fed’s executive chef, Michel Agustin, said its Pine Knob food selections are a tribute and twist on sandwiches from various U.S. cities.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 17 May 2024
Lund is especially excited about the restaurant’s executive chef, Anthony Wells, a James Beard Award semifinalist for best California chef in 2022 who joined Hotel La Jolla in December.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Stop by the Four Seasons’ lobby Thursday through Saturday to browse hats, drink free black-eyed Susan mocktails and munch on snacks from the hotel’s executive chef, Tristan Baker.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
The menu, which Penrod praises for its creativity under the direction of corporate executive chef Alessandro Pizza and Lucia’s own executive chef Yvon Mbiavanga with influences that stretch from the Mediterranean to Italy, Spain, Turkey and Lebanon, among others.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Danny would be Channel’s executive chef and Michelle, who has the most front-of-house experience, would be floor manager.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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
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