After a multi-million dollar upgrade, the exclusive Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, Calif., is searching for a new Executive Chef for their restaurant, The Bistro. Anne Burrell brings four candidates who will be tested on their ability to combine fresh land and sea ingredients into dishes worthy of this world-class resort.
EP2 Chef Showdown at Le CirqueAug 08, 2013
Four chefs compete at the legendary New York restaurant Le Cirque for an executive chef position at its sister restaurant Circo in Abu Dhabi. Anne brings in four candidates who must show that they can marry Le Cirque's famed Italian cuisine with the Middle Eastern flavors of Abu Dhabi.
EP3 Punk Rock GastrobreweryAug 15, 2013
Abigaile Restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., is a beachside gastrobrewery with a punk-rock attitude. Anne Burell brings in four creative chefs looking to take the reigns as the restaurant's Chef de Cuisine.
EP4 Brick Oven BattleAug 22, 2013
Chef Anne Burrell comes to the aid of the owners of Tavern 1757 in Derby, Conn., who are seeking an Executive Chef to help transform their restaurant into the rustic Italian hot spot of their dreams.
EP5 Boston Bay BattleAug 29, 2013
One of Boston's most successful restaurant chains, Salvatore's, is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee operations at multiple establishments and create fresh new menu items.
EP6 Wine Country ClashSep 05, 2013
Food sizzles and tempers flare as four chefs vie for an Executive Chef post at The Pear Southern Bistro, in California's Napa Valley.
EP7 Small Plates, Big StakesSep 12, 2013
Southern California tapas destination, Cafe Sevilla, is in need for a new Executive Chef to oversee their three locations. Anne Burrell brings in four candidates who are tested on their abilitity to create a tapas platter and show a contemporary take on a classic Spanish dish.
EP8 Vegas ShowdownSep 19, 2013
When Las Vegas hot spot Dos Caminos is looking for a new Executive Chef, Anne Burrell brings four candidates to vie for the job. Before two chefs are given the keys to the restaurant for a night of dinner service, the chefs are first tested on creating their unique take on a sweet and spicy taco and creating and demo-ing a signature guacamole.
EP9 Windy City Face-OffSep 26, 2013
Anne puts four internationally inspired chefs to the test for the Chef de Cuisine position at the Chicago dining destination, Tavernita.
EP10 Showdown on the 70th FloorOct 03, 2013
Cite has been Chicago's premiere destination for romantic dining and spectacular views. With their Executive Chef retiring after nearly 30 years, the owners implore Anne Burrell to bring in four qualified candidates to take over the kitchen and modernize their classic menu.
EP11 Mile High MeleeOct 10, 2013
After promoting their last Executive Chef, the owners of Second Home Kitchen + Bar in Denver have called on Chef Anne Burrell for help finding his replacement to revamp their menu and to help further their success.
EP12 Bono on BroadwayOct 17, 2013
Christy's on Broadway, a Long Beach, Calif., landmark restaurant owned by Christy Bono seeks an executive chef to reestablish its popularity.
EP13 Mediterranean MadnessOct 24, 2013
The owner of Tapenade, a chic Mediterranean hot spot in Los Angeles struggles to keep up with his growing clientele and seeks a Chef de Cuisine to run his busy kitchen.
Official Website: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chef-wanted-with-anne-burrell
Synopsis
When top restaurateurs are in need of an executive chef, they turn to Anne Burrell. To find the right fit, Anne puts chef candidates through the toughest job interview of their lives.