Casting has begun on the second season of the hit FOX unscripted series HELL'S KITCHEN. HELL'S KITCHEN 2 is a culinary boot camp that features the drama of 12 aspiring chefs running a top-class restaurant overseen by world-renowned but ruthless head chef Gordon Ramsay.

HELL'S KITCHEN 2 will follow the competing chefs 24/7, capturing the sizzling drama, intrigue and high emotion as they strive to open their restaurant. These ambitious hopefuls believe they have the drive, talent and desire to become world-renowned chefs, and they will be tossed into the fiery cauldron, working under Ramsay and fighting for survival.

Casting is under way for charismatic, talented and competitive men and women over the age of 21, with varying culinary experience, who possess a passion for food and aspire to become world-class chefs. Prior cooking experience is preferred.

HELL'S KITCHEN 2 casting events will be held in the following cities:

Saturday, Nov. 5
Los Angeles
The Art Institute of California (1:00-4:00 PM)
2900 31st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Monday, Nov. 7
New York
Sutton Place Bar & Restaurant (12:00-4:00 PM)
1015 Second Avenue (between 53rd & 54th Streets)
New York, NY 10022

Flatotel (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)
135 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

Monday, Nov. 7
Dallas
Sambuca (5:00-8:00 PM)
2120 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201

Tuesday, Nov. 8
Dallas
Billy Bob's Texas (7:00-9:00 PM)
2520 Rodeo Street
Dallas, TX 76106

Thursday, Nov. 10
Austin
Hills Caf� (6:00-9:00 PM)
4700 South Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78745

Friday, Nov. 11
Austin
102.3 FM (7:00-10:00 AM)
3601 Congress Blvd.
Austin, TX 78745

Saturday, Nov. 12
San Diego
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival (12:00-4:00 PM)
Embarcadero Park North
San Diego, CA 92101

Monday, Nov. 14
Las Vegas
Creative Cooking School (3:00-6:00 PM)
7385 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117

Applications are also available at www.fox.com or by calling 310-432-4800 ext. 1028.

HELL'S KITCHEN is produced by Granada America and A. Smith & Co. Paul Jackson, Arthur Smith and Kent Weed serve as executive producers