A Hell's Kitchen contestant is someone who competes on the reality television show Hell's Kitchen. The show features a group of aspiring chefs competing for a job as head CHEF at a restaurant. Contestants are judged by celebrity CHEF Gordon Ramsay and other guest judges. The contestants must complete various challenges and tasks in order to prove their culinary skills. The winner of the competition is typically awarded a job as head CHEF at a restaurant. The term 'CHEF' is used to describe a person who is skilled in the preparation of food.