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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Owned and operated by executive chef Jessica Yarr, The Grove emphasizes plant-forward ingredients and made- from-scratch baked goods, yielding wonders from the oven in the form of pastries, breads and cookies.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
TVs abound at its beautiful bar but also in the Celebrity Room, which Team Market Group executive chef Jason Campbel likens to a Vegas-style betting lounge.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
This group includes executive chef David Testa, who formerly led the kitchen at The Bazaar by José Andres and renowned mixologist Vlad Novikov, who was the former general manager of Riggs D.C.’s award-winning Silver Lyan.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Pour the crab fondue mixture into the fondue dish, and top with roma tomatoes and spinach chiffonade, then serve and enjoy.
Serves 6-8.
—executive chef Edwin Smith, Ritual House
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fondue is a distinctly American dessert for chocolate lovers.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
TVs abound at its beautiful bar but also in the Celebrity Room, which Team Market Group executive chef Jason Campbel likens to a Vegas-style betting lounge.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
This group includes executive chef David Testa, who formerly led the kitchen at The Bazaar by José Andres and renowned mixologist Vlad Novikov, who was the former general manager of Riggs D.C.’s award-winning Silver Lyan.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Pour the crab fondue mixture into the fondue dish, and top with roma tomatoes and spinach chiffonade, then serve and enjoy.
Serves 6-8.
—executive chef Edwin Smith, Ritual House
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fondue is a distinctly American dessert for chocolate lovers.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Executive chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20chef. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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