: Mentors often look for specific traits; for instance, Ramsay typically targets "disciplined technicians," while Nyesha Arrington seeks "soul and warrior spirit". Draft Challenges & Format
: Each mentor selects five chefs to build a diverse team of five. Next Level Chef
Once drafted, the teams immediately face their first thematic challenges, which test their ability to work under the mentors' direct guidance: : Mentors often look for specific traits; for
In " Next Level Chef ," the is a pivotal phase occurring after the audition rounds, where the three mentors— Gordon Ramsay , Nyesha Arrington , and Richard Blais —select contestants to form their permanent teams for the season . The Selection Process Ramsay typically targets "disciplined technicians