About this position
Id Est is seeking a strong culinary leader to join our team in Denver at our two Michelin-starred restaurant The Wolf's Tailor.
This role is designed for a chef ready to operate at the highest level of craft, leadership, and hospitality within a James Beard and Michelin recognized kitchen. The Chef will work closely with Executive Pastry Chef Emily Thompson and Chef/Owner Kelly Whitaker along with the in house leadership team to guide daily kitchen operations, mentor and develop cooks, and execute a thoughtful tasting menu rooted in seasonality, technique, and net positive ingredients.
We are looking for a chef who brings both technical excellence and strong leadership, with a deep respect for ingredients and the systems that support a disciplined and collaborative kitchen.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-level kitchen
• Experience working in tasting menu or Michelin kitchens
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proven ability to maintain organization, consistency, and standards in a demanding service environment
• A passion for ingredient-driven cuisine and seasonal/local sourcing
Experience with fermentation, preservation, or sustainability-focused practices is a strong bonus, though not required.
Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.
This is an opportunity to join a team committed to craft, curiosity, and the long-term growth of its people within one of Denver’s most ambitious restaurant groups.
Id Est, I.E. for short an example of, is led by Chef Kelly Whitaker. We strive to be exemplary in the world of hospitality. We own and operate Basta (Michelin Bib Gourmand), Hey Kiddo (Michelin Recommended), The Wolfs Tailor (2 Michelin Star), Bruto (1 Michelin Star), Dry Storage Bakehouse, and Nonesuch. We have locations based in Boulder, Denver and Oklahoma City. We are more than a food and beverage company, we strive to lead a culinary movement. Inside our restaurants, we utilize high skill sets, strong work ethic, and passion to provide authentic restaurants that are creative, fun, relevant, and sustainable. We focus on creating restaurants with soul by acting with care, thought, and precision to ensure every moment and every touchpoint is done right. We hope that outside our walls the greater community feels the influence of our work by drawing a connection between our internal excellence and our higher mission to impact people and the planet.
EMBRACE LOVE. SHARE IT WITH EACH OTHER. OUR GUESTS. THE PLANET.
Location and commute
Denver, CO .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3136502321.