noun
head steward; chief steward
Refers to the head steward, especially on a ship, responsible for overseeing the galley and service staff.
彼は客船の司厨長として長年働いた。
He worked for many years as the head steward on a passenger ship.
noun
palace chef
Archaic term for a chef serving in a palace or imperial household.
司厨長は宮中の料理を統括していた。
The palace chef oversaw the cuisine of the imperial court.