General
saucier
What does saucier mean?
In Escoffier's brigade, the saucier runs sautéed dishes and all the mother sauces. Highest-ranked chef de partie under the sous, and the spot most cooks grind years to reach. Reduce, mount, plate, repeat — at speed, without a slip.
"He made saucier at 26 — kid's going to have his own room by 30."
Origin
French. Codified by Auguste Escoffier in his late-19th-century brigade de cuisine.
Frequently asked questions
What does saucier mean?
The saucier is the sauté and sauce chef — considered the most prestigious station on the kitchen line.
How do you use saucier in a sentence?
"After years on the line, she finally made saucier."
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