Chef de cuisine

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛf ˈdeɪ kwɪˈzin/

Chef de cuisine (noun)

  1. The main cook in a restaurant kitchen who manages daily cooking and directs other kitchen staff.
  2. A senior kitchen leader responsible for food quality, planning dishes, and keeping standards in the kitchen.

Examples

  • The chef de cuisine manages the kitchen team every day.
  • The kitchen team follows the chef de cuisine during service.