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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.
cook
A Koch and a Küchenchef both prepare food in a professional kitchen. Koch refers to the profession or activity, while Küchenchef additionally implies managerial responsibility for the kitchen and its staff. Use Koch for the general activity and Küchenchef when the person runs the kitchen.
Der Küchenchef plant das Menü und teilt die Aufgaben im Team ein.
The head chef plans the menu and assigns tasks to the team.
Der Koch bereitet für die Gäste heute ein vegetarisches Menü zu.
The cook is preparing a vegetarian menu for the guests today.
