SHEEP - Back of House Team Member (Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher) in Denver, Colorado at Makeready LLC

SHEEP at Clayton

Created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Kelly Whitaker and the team behind The Wolf's Tailor, SHEEP is a limited three-month residency located on the rooftop of the Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Cherry Creek.

SHEEP is a fire-driven dining experience rooted in seasonality, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Centered around an open hearth and a four-course tasting menu with guest choice, the concept invites guests to explore ingredients, stories, and traditions through an immersive dining experience unlike any other in Denver.

We are seeking hospitality professionals who are passionate about food, beverage, and creating memorable guest experiences. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the country's most celebrated culinary teams while helping launch one of Denver's most anticipated dining experiences.

Position Summary

Back of House Team Members are responsible for executing food preparation and service at the highest level of consistency, quality, and efficiency. Team members will work closely with the culinary team to prepare, cook, and plate dishes that reflect the vision and standards of SHEEP, ensuring every plate delivered supports an exceptional guest experience.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about culinary excellence. Experience in chef-driven restaurants, fine dining, tasting menu service, or high-volume quality kitchens is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Execution

• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to recipes, standards, and chef direction
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation for all menu items
• Support prep work including ingredient preparation, butchery, sauces, and mise en place
• Execute service on the line with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards at all times
• Follow all health, safety, and food handling regulations
• Properly label, store, and rotate products to maintain freshness and reduce waste
• Assist with inventory, stocking, and receiving deliveries as needed

Teamwork and Communication

• Communicate clearly and effectively with chefs and fellow team members during service
• Support other stations and roles to ensure smooth kitchen flow
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, tastings, and ongoing training
• Contribute to a respectful, focused, and high-performance kitchen culture

Required Capabilities

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience in a restaurant, hotel, or private club setting.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience in fine dining, tasting menu, Michelin-recognized, or chef-driven restaurants.
• Familiarity with open-fire cooking or live-fire kitchen environments.
• Strong knife skills and foundational cooking techniques.
• Previous experience working in multiple kitchen stations (prep, garde manger, hot line, dish).

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about food and culinary craftsmanship.
• Curious, disciplined, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a high-intensity, team-driven environment.
• Committed to consistency, quality, and execution.
• Excited to be part of a unique, limited-time culinary residency.
  
  

Why Join SHEEP?

• Opportunity to work alongside Chef Kelly Whitaker and the Id Est Hospitality team.
• Exposure to one of Denver's most innovative culinary concepts.
• Training focused on food, beverage, storytelling, and hospitality excellence.
• Competitive wages and gratuity opportunities.
• Employee dining and hotel benefits.
• Career development opportunities within Clayton Hotel & Members Club and Makeready.
  
  

Join us as we bring fire, seasonality, and hospitality together to create one of Denver's most exciting dining experiences.

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. Chouette is proud to have partnered with Downtown C-Pass to provide Team Members with free, unlimited access to COTA for work or play.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Job Close Date 6/30/26 or until filled.