Ben Walanka

It’s an all-new season and for the first time ever in HELL’S KITCHEN history, Chef Ramsay invites 16 All-Stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes. Old rivalries are renewed and new alliances are formed, but in the end, only one of these all-stars will claim the grand prize – a head chef position at the brand-new Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas and $250,000. During the premiere episode, Chef Ramsay surprises the 16 former Black Jacket chefs with a twist on the infamous Signature Dish Challenge. The winning team will enjoy the ride of their lives at Skyslide in downtown Los Angeles, followed by a dinner with Chef Ramsay and special guest Wolfgang Puck at his restaurant, WP24. Meanwhile, the losing team will stay behind to clean up and prep both kitchens for the upcoming dinner service. The next day, Ramsay gathers the chefs in the newly redesigned dining room for a huge announcement that will leave them stunned. Find out which all-star makes the biggest first impression.

A new batch of 16 chefs compete to impress Chef Ramsay with hopes of winning a Head Chef position at Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Chef Ramsay wastes no time and sends the chefs to the kitchen to create their signature dishes.

The 16 chefs are given 40 minutes to execute their first individual challenge – the Bar Menu Challenge. Then, the chefs prep for the season’s first dinner service, as they adapt to an all-new menu. For the first time ever, the restaurant will host Chef Tables on opening night with special VIP guests – singer Jordin Sparks (“American Idol” winner), actor Joe Montegna (“Criminal Minds”), actor French Stewart (“3rd Rock from the Sun”), R&B singer Keith Sweat and singer Kirstin Maldonado from Pentatonix. One team struggles to bounce back after a rocky start, while the other team hits its stride and finishes strong. And after a disappointing dinner service, Chef Ramsay makes a shocking decision during elimination.

Which team can perfectly prepare the most shrimp is in for a cool surprise, the losers however may lose their lunch. During the dinner service, two chefs serve shrimp scampi in the dining room resulting in shouting match with the last person you'd expect.

The chefs are woken up in the middle of the night and must cook a pasta dinner for local heroes. However, two contestant’s dreams might go up in smoke when they are rushed to the hospital for injuries.