What is another word for chefs?

Common synonyms for chefs include chef.

What is the opposite of chefs?

Antonyms of chefs include cooks, amateurs, novices, beginners, laypeople.

Synonyms for

Verb / ʃefs / Another word for chefs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A chef is a professional cook who is in charge of a kitchen or a restaurant.

chef cook culinarian saucier gastronomist gourmet epicure foodie

Formal

culinary artists gourmets gastronomes

Informal

cooks foodies kitchen wizards

Literary

maestros of the kitchen culinary virtuosos

cooks amateurs novices beginners laypeople non-professionals

noun chef

verb chef

adjective chef-like

Usage note

Chef is a loanword from French, meaning 'chief' or 'leader'. It specifically refers to a professional cook, usually one in charge of a kitchen.

The chefs in this restaurant are very skilled at preparing sushi.
My mom is a great chef and always cooks the best meals for us.
The head chef in this restaurant has won many awards for his cooking.
The young chef dreams of opening his own restaurant someday.
The hotel has hired a new pastry chef to make delicious desserts for the guests.

A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe. - Thomas Keller
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. - Harriet Van Horne
The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude. - Julia Child

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