Chef

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛf/

Chef (noun)

  1. a person who cooks food professionally, especially in a restaurant or hotel.
  2. the head cook in a kitchen, responsible for menu planning and managing other cooks.

Examples

  • The chef prepared a delicious meal.
  • A skilled chef can create complex dishes.

Common collocations: skilled chef, train as a chef, hire a chef, head chef, kitchen hierarchy