Clayton Club

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

Front of House Team Members are responsible for delivering warm, knowledgeable, and highly personalized service throughout the guest experience. Team members will act as storytellers and guides, educating guests on the menu, ingredients, culinary philosophy, and beverage offerings while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and professionalism.

Successful candidates are curious, energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality. Experience in chef-driven restaurants, tasting menu service, luxury hotels, private clubs, or elevated dining environments is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience

• Create memorable experiences through genuine hospitality and personalized service.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond proactively.
• Build meaningful connections with members, hotel guests, and local patrons.
• Deliver service that reflects the standards of both Clayton Hotel & Members Club and Id Est Hospitality.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional presence at all times.
  

Food & Beverage Knowledge

• Develop extensive knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, and sourcing stories.
• Confidently explain tasting menu courses and beverage pairings.
• Answer guest questions regarding allergens, dietary restrictions, and menu modifications.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and ongoing education programs.

Operational Excellence

• Follow all service standards, sequence of service, and reservation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• Support teammates during service to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and complete side work assignments.
• Adhere to all health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements.

Teamwork

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Support cross-training and assist in multiple service positions as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Capabilities

• Minimum 1 year of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or private club experience.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience in fine dining, tasting menu, Michelin-recognized, or chef-driven restaurants.
• Wine, spirits, cocktail, or beer knowledge.
• Knowledge of OpenTable and modern POS systems.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality or private clubs.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
• Curious about food, beverage, and culinary storytelling
• Comfortable engaging with guests in a personalized manner
• Driven by teamwork and collaboration
• Excited to be part of a unique, limited-time culinary residency
• Committed to excellence and continuous learning
  

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.