Meaning of the word "chef de partie" in English

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chef de partie

US /ˌʃef də ˈpɑːr.ti/
UK /ˌʃef də ˈpɑːr.ti/
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Noun

1.

a chef in charge of a particular section of a kitchen

Example:
The chef de partie for the pastry section prepared the desserts.
He started his career as a commis chef and quickly rose to become a chef de partie.
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