OUR TEAM
Brad Heap
Chef/Owner/Founder
Chef Brad is a seasoned chef who is passionate about sustainable cuisine, hospitality, and community involvement. He grew up in Boulder, Colorado, and fell in love with cooking at an early age. He learned the basics from his mom in her kitchen. That's where his passion for food began. Chef Brad has been working in the industry since he was 13 years old. He graduated from CIA, then went on to apprentice in France and Italy for a year and half. That's where he learned French! He was a partner at Full Moon Grill, then went on to found Colterra Food & Wine. In 2009 he built and opened SALT. Chef Brad's favorite thing to eat at SALT is the vegetable tasting from his farming partners.
Marisa Corzatt
General Manager
Marisa's upbringing on an Illinois farm instilled in her a profound appreciation of the farm-to-table concept and has been working in restaurants since she was 15. Upon moving to Colorado in 2019, she managed the Oskar Blues Taproom on Pearl Street and West End Tavern before moving a couple blocks down to SALT. Throughout her career, Marisa has exemplified dedication and expertise, infusing every aspect of her work with a personal touch. Her love for cooking and baking extends beyond the professional realm, often treating her colleagues to delectable homemade creations that serve as both indulgence and incentive.
Kevin Kidd
Executive Chef
Hailing from Cape Cod Massachusetts Kevin began his culinary journey at a small local restaurant in Hyannis at the age of 14 climbing his way up to lead line cook by age 18 while also attending school. Upon graduation he moved immediately to Colorado, first to Steamboat and then a year later to Boulder. That’s where he first began working with chef Brad at Full Moon grill and Chautauqua dining hall. In 2006 he joined Brad in the opening of Colterra food & wine as the Chef de Cuisine, and three years later also joined Chef Brad in the opening of Salt bistro in Boulder as the Executive Chef. After three years in Boulder Kevin left to pursue his own opportunities as owner of 24 Carrot Bistro in Erie. After 10 rewarding years, Kevin happily returned to Boulder to rejoin the team here at Salt.
Sam Wood
Bar Manager
With nearly twenty years in the service industry and over a decade of high-volume craft cocktails in Los Angeles. He helped open the 80s arcade-themed bar The One Up in LA and has consulted, rehabilitated, and run other high-end bar programs. He most recently rehabbed and ran the bar program for a fine dining sushi restaurant in Downtown Denver. His ethos to cocktails is "fast, fresh, fantastic, and fun" Sam also just finished in the top 10 of Bartender Magazine's BAR BOSS competition!