Big Restaurant Bet - Season 1

Season 1
Episodes

You Can't Phone In a Chicken!
In the premiere, the promising chefs are invited to Geoffrey's home base in beautiful seaside Florida as they take on their first test - create a simple, one-bite dish that best showcases who they are and what their restaurant concept is. Geoffrey needs to know each chef, not just on a skill level but also on a personal level, to be certain that the person he chooses is the right fit for him and his hospitality group. With the help of his wife and business partner Margaret Zakarian and hospitality consultant and renowned executive chef Eric Haugen as judges, the chef whose dish is not up to par is sent home. Next, the chefs return to the kitchen to prove they are capable of cooking the basics, as defined by Geoffrey. Another chef is eliminated while the chefs that can impress the judges with their dishes are one step closer to working with Geoffrey to become tomorrow's restaurant mogul.

I Smell Money!
The six remaining chefs must show Geoffrey Zakarian that they know how to make a profit by cooking and presenting their "moneymaking dish." Then they have to give a full, 360-degree presentation of their restaurant concept, introducing Geoffrey to their menus, "wow" dishes and overall vibe. The chef whose idea isn't fully baked is sent packing.

A Menu is Not a Throwaway!
The remaining five chefs have to cook three dishes from their own menu as chosen by potential investor Geoffrey Zakarian. He's looking for a menu that's cohesive, representative of the chef's style and tastes like a winner. Using all the leftovers, the chefs then must make a special dish that would be served in their dream restaurant. Creativity is key to owning a restaurant, and the least creative aspiring restaurateur is sent home.

What Kind of Recipe is This?!
The final four chefs must prove their recipes are consistent when Geoffrey Zakarian attempts to cook their dishes. Are the recipes clear enough for any line cook to follow? Then Geoffrey throws a private party with local chefs and food critics -- all picky eaters with dietary restrictions -- to see if the hopeful restaurateurs can adjust their menu enough to make the entire party happy.

The Very Worst Possible Day!
The final three chefs tackle the front of the house, each taking a turn running their own restaurant. But what they don't know is that Geoffrey Zakarian has filled the restaurant with actors causing havoc, and he wants to see how the chefs react on their worst day. Which aspiring restaurateur can stand the heat, and who will get out of the kitchen?

It's Yours to Lose!
In the competition finale, Geoffrey Zakarian lets each of the final two chefs do a full restaurant takeover, setting up their restaurant with a full staff and real diners (including Geoffrey, of course). Both chefs may succeed in showing their stuff, but only one will earn Geoffrey's investment of time and energy. It's time to find out who is the next great restaurateur.
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