Dave Levey was announced as the big winner of the sixth season of “Hell’s Kitchen” on Tuesday (October 13). The 32 year-old San Diego chef beat Kevin Cottle (2nd place) and Ariel Contreras (3rd place) to win a Head Chef position under Executive Chef James Walt at the Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia for a year.

“He’s gonna be an amazing asset to the Araxi Grill and Bar in Whistler and I’d like to wish him the best of luck, but honestly, I don’t think he’ll need it,” host Gordon Ramsay explained.

The “Hell’s Kitchen” winner injured his left wrist early in the competition, which almost knocked him out in the final episodes. Dave insisted to continue on the competition, asking to be judged on his merits as a chef, and not on whether he could use two hands. Congrats, Dave!!

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