Next Level Chef -

: Each mentor selects five chefs to build a diverse team of five.

: Mentors often look for specific traits; for instance, Ramsay typically targets "disciplined technicians," while Nyesha Arrington seeks "soul and warrior spirit". Draft Challenges & Format Next Level Chef

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 : Each mentor selects five chefs to build

Contestants typically compete in three audition rounds categorized by their backgrounds: , Social Media Chefs , and Home Chefs . Only five chefs from each category (a total of 15) secure a spot in the draft. The Selection Process Contestants typically compete in three

Once drafted, the teams immediately face their first thematic challenges, which test their ability to work under the mentors' direct guidance: