The restaurant itself gets the star rating. The executive chef will gain a lot of attention at a michelin rated restaurant, this is true for all staff. Also you

The restaurant itself gets the star rating. The executive chef will gain a lot of attention at a michelin rated restaurant, this is true for all staff. Also you have to keep in mind that executive chefs at michelin rated restaurants do not make as much money as you expect. Most of the ones in the Bay Area are sub $100k.