Season 3

E1. Beachside Bistro

Aug 1, 2013

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.

E2. Chef Showdown at Le Cirque

Aug 8, 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.

E3. Punk Rock Gastrobrewery

Aug 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.

E4. Brick Oven Battle

Aug 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.

E5. Boston Bay Battle

Aug 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.

E6. Wine Country Clash

Sep 5, 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.

E7. Small Plates, Big Stakes

Sep 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.

E8. Vegas Showdown

Sep 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.

E9. Windy City Face-Off

Sep 26, 2013

Anne puts four internationally inspired chefs to the test for the Chef de Cuisine position at the Chicago dining destination, Tavernita.

E10. Showdown on the 70th Floor

Oct 3, 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.

E11. Mile High Melee

Oct 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.

E12. Bono on Broadway

Oct 17, 2013

Christy's on Broadway, a Long Beach, Calif., landmark restaurant owned by Christy Bono seeks an executive chef to reestablish its popularity.

E13. Mediterranean Madness

Oct 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.