Chef John Wesley

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About Chef John Wesley

John Wesley is an award-winning chef, recognized as the chef/owner of Kiln in San Francisco, which holds one MICHELIN Star. He was honored with The MICHELIN Guide California 2024 Young Chef Award and Kiln was a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

★Awards & Recognition

The MICHELIN Guide California 2024 Young… (2024-08-05)

One MICHELIN Star for Kiln (2024-08-05)

James Beard Award Semifinalist (New Rest… (2024-01-24)

Chef Timeline

Chef at Sons & Daughters

Sons & Daughters

Worked as a chef prior to opening Kiln.

2024

Opened Kiln

Kiln

Opened his own restaurant in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, as chef/owner.

2024

James Beard Award Semifinalist

Kiln

Kiln was recognized as a semifinalist in the 'New Restaurant' category.

2024

MICHELIN Guide California Young Chef Award & One MICHELIN Star

Kiln

Awarded the Young Chef Award, and Kiln received its first MICHELIN Star.

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John Wesley is an award-winning chef, recognized as the chef/owner of Kiln in San Francisco, which holds one MICHELIN Star. He was honored with The MICHELIN Guide California 2024 Young Chef Award and Kiln was a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

Customer Perception

John Wesley and his restaurant Kiln are highly regarded in the culinary world, evidenced by receiving a MICHELIN Star and being named a James Beard Award Semifinalist, indicating high marks and critical acclaim.

News

August 5, 2024: John Wesley of Kiln is announced as The MICHELIN Guide California 2024 Young Chef Award Winner, and Kiln receives One MICHELIN Star.
January 24, 2024: Kiln in San Francisco, under Chef John Wesley, is named a James Beard Award Semifinalist in the New Restaurant category.