For many aspiring chefs, Hell’s Kitchen has become a household name. The long-running Fox reality competition show is hosted by renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, who puts up-and-coming chefs through some of the toughest culinary challenges imaginable. Over the past 18 seasons, the show has crowned 18 different winners, each of whom has gone on to start their own careers in the culinary world.
From the very first season of Hell’s Kitchen, the show’s winners have gone on to become successful sous chefs, executive chefs, restaurateurs, and even food writers. Some have found success in their own restaurants, while others are still working their way up the ladder of the culinary world. Here’s a look at what the 18 winners of Hell’s Kitchen are up to now.
Season 1: Michael Wray
Michael Wray, the winner of the very first season of Hell’s Kitchen, is currently the executive chef at the Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar in Dallas, Texas. After his win, he went on to be the executive chef at the now-closed Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas, and he has also worked in some of the top restaurants in the country, including The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York. He’s known for his unique and creative dishes, which often feature locally sourced ingredients.
Season 2: Heather West
Heather West, the winner of the second season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef of the The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. She previously worked as a sous chef at the Spago restaurant in Las Vegas, and she has also held positions at Le Cirque in New York and The French Laundry in California. She’s known for her innovative take on classic dishes, and she often puts a unique spin on traditional Italian cuisine.
Season 3: Rock Harper
Rock Harper, the winner of the third season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef of The Pig & The Pearl in Atlanta, Georgia. He has also held various positions at The French Laundry, Per Se, and Le Cirque, and he’s known for his passion for seafood. He’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical seafood, and he often works with local fishermen to ensure that he only serves the freshest and most responsibly-sourced seafood.
Season 4: Christina Machamer
Christina Machamer, the winner of the fourth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Capital Grille in San Francisco. She has also held positions at Le Cirque and The French Laundry, and she’s known for her creative and flavorful dishes. She’s also a strong advocate for sustainable and ethically-sourced ingredients, and she often works with local farmers and fishermen to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 5: Danny Veltri
Danny Veltri, the winner of the fifth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at Del Frisco’s Grille in New York. He has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and he’s known for his modern take on classic dishes. He’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and he often works with local farmers to ensure that he only serves the best ingredients.
Season 6: Dave Levey
Dave Levey, the winner of the sixth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Capital Grille in Washington D.C. He has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and he’s known for his modern take on classic dishes. He’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and he often works with local farmers to ensure that he only serves the best ingredients.
Season 7: Holli Ugalde
Holli Ugalde, the winner of the seventh season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Grand Del Mar in San Diego. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and she often works with local farmers to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 8: Nona Sivley
Nona Sivley, the winner of the eighth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Capital Grille in Atlanta. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and she often works with local farmers to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 9: Elise Wims
Elise Wims, the winner of the ninth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and she often works with local farmers to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 10: Christina Wilson
Christina Wilson, the winner of the tenth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Pig & The Pearl in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and she often works with local farmers to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 11: Ja'Nel Witt
Ja'Nel Witt, the winner of the eleventh season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Capital Grille in Houston, Texas. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and she often works with local farmers to ensure that she only serves the best ingredients.
Season 12: Scott Commings
Scott Commings, the winner of the twelfth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. He has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and he’s known for his modern take on classic dishes. He’s also an advocate for sustainable and ethical ingredients, and he often works with local farmers to ensure that he only serves the best ingredients.
Season 13: La Tasha McCutchen
LaTasha McCutchen, the winner of the thirteenth season of Hell’s Kitchen, is now the executive chef at The Pig & The Pearl in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also held positions at Le Cirque, The French Laundry, and Per Se, and she’s known for her modern take on classic dishes. She’s also an advocate for