Le Chef is a 2012 French comedy film directed by Daniel Cohen. The film stars Jean Reno as renowned chef Alexandre Lagarde who has been working at his restaurant for 30 years. However, when his boss tells him that the restaurant is losing money and needs to attract a younger crowd, he hires a new CEO, Stanislas Matter played by Michaël Youn.
Stanislas has a different vision for the restaurant and wants to replace Lagarde with a young chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy. Lagarde, being a traditionalist, is not a fan of the new fad and refuses to give up his kitchen to a young chef. The conflict between the two escalates when Stanislas demands that the restaurant loses one of its Michelin stars, which Lagarde considers a great honor.
As the tension rises, Lagarde meets Jacky (played by professional chef and actor, Julien Boisselier), a young cook passionate about molecular gastronomy. In order to save his restaurant, Lagarde reluctantly agrees to work with Jacky and they team up to create a unique menu that blends Lagarde's classical French cuisine with Jacky's innovative techniques.
Le Chef is a heartwarming comedy about food, passion, and determination. The film also features cameos by notable chefs such as Thierry Marx and Joël Robuchon.
