Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C chef: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: chef Pronunciation: (shef), [key] — n. the chief cook, esp. in a restaurant or hotel, usually responsible for planning menus, ordering foodstuffs, overseeing food preparation, and supervising the kitchen staff. any cook. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: chef (Thesaurus) Cheever chef de cuisine* TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language