chef de cuisine 
(shĕf də kwĭ-zēn)
(shĕf də kwĭ-zēn)n. pl. chefs de cuisine (shĕfs)
A cook who is in charge of the kitchen in a restaurant or hotel and whose duties include creating the menu and directing kitchen staff. Also called executive chef.
[French, head of the kitchen : chef, head (from Old French; see CHIEF) + de, of + cuisine, kitchen; see CUISINE.]