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
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Ali Martin, Atelier’s beverage director and executive chef Bradyn Kawcak could not be reached for comment.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
June’s executive chef, Jason Campbell, was pleased with Team Market Group‘s first-ever inclusion.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
As executive chef of The Guest House, Miller blends classic flavors with regional influence, and recently opened the newest location of the restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, after first bringing the menu to Las Vegas, New York City and Austin, Texas.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
June’s executive chef, Jason Campbell, was pleased with Team Market Group‘s first-ever inclusion.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
As executive chef of The Guest House, Miller blends classic flavors with regional influence, and recently opened the newest location of the restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, after first bringing the menu to Las Vegas, New York City and Austin, Texas.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
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“Executive chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20chef. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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