How to Use executive chef in a Sentence

executive chef

noun
  • She was hired as a sous chef and promoted to executive chef just two months later.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
  • He has been tapped to helm Pepe as corporate executive chef.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The mobile eatery picked up steam two years ago, when executive chef Steve Atkins took over.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Waiting to greet them was executive chef Liv Hurst.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
  • Steve Allen, the restaurant's former co-owner, is back as its executive chef.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
  • When they’re gone, executive chef Marco Rama will helm the kitchen.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Barnett said a search is now underway for an executive chef and no other details about the menu are available.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • One chef serves as executive chef, while another works the front of the house as general manager.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The kitchen is led by executive chefs Michael Asalie and Alex Martinez.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The crew of 18 includes a physician, an executive chef, guides, and stewards who travel with the group.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
  • Even 10 years of ownership and serving as executive chef, Grigolon still won’t miss a day.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The award-winning culinary team is led by executive chef Cliff Crawford.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
  • That’s where the passion of executive chef Stuart Rogers comes into play, too.
    — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Laura, the youngest sibling, is Sun Wah’s executive chef.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • At its helm is executive chef Chayil Johnson.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Hauer ran the restaurant for the first 16 years until Foshee was brought on as executive chef and partner.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • But there are no main courses, executive chef Cristian Mosquera says.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This wagyu has always been one of my favorites, but with the new executive chef I am officially obsessed.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Eric Valdez is an executive chef at Naks in New York City.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
  • Laura would manage the front of house, Kaleena would serve as executive chef, and Soo and Manny would cook.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
  • That new chef is Soo Ahn, executive chef at Adalina in Chicago.
    — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Borges moved to Dallas to be the opening executive chef at Uchi and has been lauded as one of Dallas’ best.
    — Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
  • But Tim Lu, the co-owner and executive chef of Noisette, says these sweet, earthy orbs are also easy to prepare at home.
    — Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Lee then chose Baker to help design the menu at Nami, where the then-24-year-old took her first executive chef role.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Garcia was the former executive chef at Parigi and head chef at Pecan Lodge.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
  • The ranchero-style steakhouse led by executive chef Aaron Zimmer shuttered after less than two years in service.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • The restaurant offers a full menu by executive chef Ryan Taylor, though prices were not available at the pre-opening event.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The casino location’s executive chef Dominick Decaria said there are a few new menu items, too.
    — Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Chef Chianti Peek, a Charlotte native, will lead as executive chef.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

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