Chef

/ʃɛf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

The chef prepared a gourmet meal for the restaurant's grand opening.

The head of a kitchen in a restaurant, responsible for managing kitchen staff and menu planning.

As the head chef, she oversees all kitchen operations and ensures food quality.

A person skilled in the preparation of food.

He has always wanted to be a chef, inspired by his grandmother's cooking.

A title given to a cook in certain cultures, often used as a term of respect.

In French restaurants, the term 'chef' is often associated with a high level of culinary expertise.

French 'chef' meaning 'chief' or 'head'.

chef de cuisine

The head chef in charge of the kitchen operations.

executive chef

A chef who manages multiple kitchens or restaurants.

sous chef

The chef who is the second-in-command in the kitchen.

cooking

The practice of preparing food.

gastronomy

The art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.

kitchen

The area or room where food is prepared.

Top Dog

In the kitchen, the chef is the top dog, calling all the shots.

Culinary Wizard

She whipped up that dish like a culinary wizard.