Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sous-chef

Noun

/suː ˈʃɛf/

Definition

A sous-chef is a chef who is the second-in-command in a kitchen, helping the head chef with various tasks and responsibilities.

Examples

The sous-chef prepared the vegetables while the head chef focused on the main course.
In many restaurants, the sous-chef is responsible for training new kitchen staff.

Meaning

The term ‘sous-chef’ is derived from the French word meaning ‘under chef’, indicating that this person oversees the kitchen’s operations when the head chef is unavailable.