sous chef
US /ˌsuː ˈʃef/
UK /ˌsuː ˈʃef/
1.
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.
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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.