Chef de cuisine
The chef de cuisine (painting by Henri Brispot) | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Head Chef |
Occupation type | Profession |
Activity sectors | Cooking |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Cuisine expert, management of the menu, kitchen, and staff |
Fields of employment | Restaurants, hotels, dining facilities |
A chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: [ʃɛf.də.kɥi.zin], French for head of kitchen) or head chef is a chef that leads a kitchen and its cooks. A chef patron (feminine form chef patronne) (French for boss chef) or executive chef is a chef that manages multiple kitchens and their staff.