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head chef
The person responsible for managing a professional kitchen, such as in a restaurant or hotel. The head chef plans the menu, manages the kitchen staff, and oversees the preparation of the food.
Der Küchenchef empfahl uns heute das Tagesmenü.
The head chef recommended today's set menu to us.
The word is made up of 'Küche' (kitchen) and 'Chef' (boss). A 'Küchenchef' is therefore literally the boss or manager of the kitchen.
Der neue Küchenchef hat die gesamte Speisekarte überarbeitet.
The new head chef revised the entire menu.
Careful: the German word 'Chef' means 'boss' or 'manager.' It is not the same as the English 'chef' (Koch). The 'Küchenchef' is the leading cook, which corresponds to the English 'head chef' or 'executive chef.'
Mein Chef hat mir eine Gehaltserhöhung gegeben.
My boss gave me a raise.
A head chef is an active person in a leadership role. Typical verbs used with this word are 'leiten' (to manage), 'erstellen' (to create), 'kreieren' (to create), or 'empfehlen' (to recommend).
Der Küchenchef kreiert jede Woche ein neues saisonales Gericht.
The head chef creates a new seasonal dish every week.
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'der Chef' and 'der Küchenchef' are related because both can refer to a person in charge. But 'der Chef' is a general word for a superior or for someone who has authority in a situation. 'der Küchenchef' is much more specific: he manages a professional kitchen, for example in a restaurant or hotel. The words can be confused because 'Küchenchef' contains the word 'Chef'. When talking about work in general, you say 'Chef'. When talking about managing the kitchen and the food in a restaurant, 'Küchenchef' is more precise.
Der Küchenchef prüft vor dem Abendessen, ob alle Zutaten frisch sind.
Before dinner, the head chef checks whether all the ingredients are fresh.
Im Büro fragt der Fahrer den Chef nach dem neuen Dienstplan.
In the office, the driver asks the boss about the new duty roster.