sous chef

US /ˌsuː ˈʃef/
UK /ˌsuː ˈʃef/
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sous chef, vice chef

the second in command in a kitchen, directly assisting the head chef and overseeing the kitchen staff

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The sous chef prepared the mise en place for the evening service.
Il sous chef ha preparato la mise en place per il servizio serale.
When the head chef is absent, the sous chef takes charge of the kitchen.
Quando lo chef è assente, il sous chef prende il comando della cucina.