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Definition of chef - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
culinary professionalprofessional cook in a restaurant or hotel
- The chef prepared a five-course meal for the guests..
2.
kitchen leaderhead of a kitchen in a restaurant or hotel
- As the chef, he oversees all kitchen operations..
Expressions with chef
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gesture indicating something is perfect
The presentation was a chef's kiss, flawless and elegant.
dish prepared by the chef as a surprise
The restaurant offered a chef's surprise for adventurous diners.
dish recommended by the chef
I decided to try the chef's special for dinner.
main chef in charge of kitchen operations
The head chef prepared a special menu for the event.
professional who prepares pastries and desserts
The pastry chef decorated the cake with intricate sugar flowers..
person who prepares sushi
The sushi chef skillfully sliced the fish.
professional cook widely famous through television, books, restaurants or other media
The celebrity chef launched a new cooking show and cookbook this year.
highly skilled cook working at a high level in restaurants
The hotel hired a top chef to improve its restaurant.
salad with meats cheese and hard-boiled eggs
I ordered a chef salad for lunch.
large sharp knife for many kitchen cutting tasks
He sliced onions with a chef's knife.
salad typically containing hard-boiled eggs, various meats, and cheese
I ordered a chef's salad for lunch at the diner..
special table in the kitchen for guests with a unique menu
We reserved the chef's table for a special dinner.
versatile pan with sloped sides
The chef's pan is perfect for sautéing vegetables.
cook who prepares quick meals
The short-order chef made a burger in five minutes.
the most outstanding work of an artist
Her novel was hailed as her chef-d'oeuvre.
head cook's deputy who oversees tasks and helps run the kitchen
The sous-chef assigned stations and checked sauces before service.
main chef in a restaurant kitchen
The chef de cuisine prepared a special menu for the event.
chef responsible for a specific kitchen section
The chef de partie prepared the sauces for the main course.
chef in charge of a particular area in a kitchen
The station chef managed the grill section expertly during the busy dinner service..
Origin of chef
French, chef (head, leader)
Terms with chef included in their meaning
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cooking
highly skilled chef known for excellence
cooking
assistant to a chef in a kitchen
pastry chef
person who makes pastries and desserts
chef
woman who makes pizzas
cooking
chef who specializes in making sauces
restaurant kitchen
cook or chef working as an unpaid intern in a restaurant
chef's hat
tall white hat worn by chefs
food
dish recommended by the chef
restaurant dish
dish unique to a particular chef
restaurant
main chef in charge of kitchen operations
desserts
chef specializing in desserts, not just pastries
restaurant
dish prepared by the chef as a surprise
cooking
main chef in a restaurant kitchen
person
showing skills or flair of a professional chef
cooking
elaborate and complex like expert chef's food
diner or fast-food
chef in a diner or fast-food restaurant
cooking
chef responsible for a specific kitchen section
imitating a chef
acting like a chef in style or manner
profession
related to working as a chef
kitchen position
chef in charge of a particular area in a kitchen
second-in-command
chef ranking below the head chef
Examples of chef in a sentence
Our chef specializes in Italian cuisine. The chef prepared a special menu for the event. Our chef sources ingredients from local farms.
View all translations of chef
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- French:chef, chef de cuisine, ...
- German:Koch, Küchenchef, ...
- Italian:cuoco professionista, capo cuoco, ...
- Spanish:cocinero profesional, jefe de cocina, ...
- Portuguese:chefe de cozinha, ...
- Chinese:主厨, 厨师长, ...
- Japanese:シェフ, 料理長, ...
- Arabic:شِيف, رئيس الطهاة, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁף, רֹאשׁ הַמִּטְבָּח, ...
- Russian:повар, главный повар, ...
- Ukrainian:кухар, ...
- Hindi:शेफ़, मुख्य रसोइया, ...
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