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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Isaac Bernal Carbajo, executive chef for Spain's United Nations team in New York, recommends switching from a basic probe to a smart thermometer with remote monitoring.
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Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The hotel's robust culinary program is led by executive chef René Cahane.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Matheson, the former executive chef at Canadian restaurant Parts & Labour, was hired to be a culinary producer on FX’s The Bear.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Earlier in the year, José Meza, longtime executive chef and partner since 2008 completed a takeover from founder Tom Maccarone.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The hotel's robust culinary program is led by executive chef René Cahane.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Matheson, the former executive chef at Canadian restaurant Parts & Labour, was hired to be a culinary producer on FX’s The Bear.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Earlier in the year, José Meza, longtime executive chef and partner since 2008 completed a takeover from founder Tom Maccarone.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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“Executive chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20chef. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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