How to Use executive chef in a Sentence

executive chef

noun
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  • The kitchen is led by executive chefs Michael Asalie and Alex Martinez.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • In the kitchen, chef-partner Carey Hynes and his team are joined by Aaron Brooks who will be taking on the role of executive chef.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Borges moved to Dallas to be the opening executive chef at Uchi and has been lauded as one of Dallas’ best.
    — Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The Hilton’s executive chef curates and serves a 5-star luncheon from 12-2 for foodies.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The creator of these apps is executive chef Mike Minor.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The former executive chef was fired by the restaurant’s owner, Moneer Issa, and the two are now battling it out in court.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2023
  • That new chef is Soo Ahn, executive chef at Adalina in Chicago.
    — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Steve Allen, the restaurant's former co-owner, is back as its executive chef.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Garcia was the former executive chef at Parigi and head chef at Pecan Lodge.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
  • Fans will have an abundance of options this year, thanks to the new executive chef, Sheldon Morgan: from Vietnamese street tacos to crab Rangoon.
    — David Wysong, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • At the helm is executive chef Austin Waiter, who spent time staging at some of London’s most celebrated spots ahead of the opening.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
  • The mezze-style menu, spearheaded by executive chef Nate Berry, includes kibbeh, croquetas, and smoked lamb ribs.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Some menus go a step further, listing not just an executive chef but the entire staff, and in some cases, their preferred gender pronouns.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The food offered by executive chef Matthew Kirkley is also distinctly British, so the menu features dover sole, lobster, chicken and mushroom pie and aged prime rib.
    — Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Pete had 10 years of experience as an executive chef and Jess loved to garden.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2023
  • The Roman-style pizzeria’s executive chef, Juan Robles, is overseeing the menu in the new space, which is the largest yet and is located near the beach with a handful of tables for indoor dining.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
  • In 2020, executive chef Vinnie Robinson, who got his start washing dishes in the café where his mom worked, revamped Levantine Hill’s menu, again with the goal of showcasing the wine.
    — Diana Spechler, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • The creative powers behind pleasing the palates of world leaders for the past decade are executive chefs Cris Comerford and Susie Morrison.
    — Darlene Superville, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2024
  • The Café, and Cara the fine dining experience with a view from executive chef Jacob Jasinski.
    — Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The season 19 winner of Top Chef, who is credited as the restaurant's executive chef, revealed the tragic news on his Instagram.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • To best experience the restaurant’s highlights chosen by its executive chefs, opt for the omakase menu (starting at $115 per person).
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • Later, in Paris, his trajectory to executive chef at the tasting-menu restaurant Frenchie mirrored its ascent to becoming one of the hottest places in town.
    — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 30 June 2023
  • Kristian, the most talkative of the group, needed gentle prodding from the Arc executive chef Bev Lazo-Gonzalez to focus on his job.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Felipe Ricci, executive chef at fine-dining March, was there too, eating a chirashi box and chawanmushi.
    — Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • What was once a small hotel lounge buffet has been transformed into a full-service restaurant and bar led by executive chef Emiliano Sotelo.
    — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • With her knowledge of dough, Hernandez is helping her executive chef make pizza to order.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • On the food side, the president also has access to the White House’s fresh fruits and vegetable garden, as well as has meals created by an executive chef and an executive pastry chef.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 July 2024

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