Elena rescues Barinov from the bullpen, but on certain conditions. Nagiyev introduces a new Chef to the employees, who immediately decides to conduct an attestation. Barinov is trying to figure out how to get around Elena's condition.

Vika demands that Max ask Denis to move out of their apartment. Max wants to get a position as sous chef instead of the departed Leva. And Leva in a new place is trying to cope with Viktor Petrovich.