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Chef ≠ chef

A 'Chef' is a boss or manager, not a cook.

If you ask for the 'Chef' in a German restaurant, you will speak to the manager. The English word 'chef' translates to 'Koch' in German.

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Chef ≠ chef

Chef ≠ chef

A 'Chef' is a boss or manager, not a cook.

If you ask for the 'Chef' in a German restaurant, you will speak to the manager. The English word 'chef' translates to 'Koch' in German.

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