Our Team

Everywhere you find Chef Kathleen Crook, big laughter and good food follows.

Chef Crook has always found joy in food and felt a deep respect for where it comes from. In her hometown of Artesia, NM, nightly supper is akin to worship, with folks in the small-town community eating only what comes from the land. Growing up in Artesia, farm to table was more than a fancy marketing term, it was a way of life. When she wasn’t in school, she was working her Daddy’s farm and her Mama’s steers, or working alongside her Granny Jackie, who ran a local catering business known every bit as much for fun as food.

After high school, she was awarded a College Rodeo Scholarship. She traveled the circuit for three years, ultimately winning the prestigious World Champion Breakaway Roper. But in 1997, she felt a tug back to the land and back to food. She hung up her spurs for good and reached for a chef’s knife.

She whizzed her way through the curriculum at Scottsdale Culinary Institute Le Cordon Bleu, and burst onto the Dallas food scene in 2003. She honed her artistry under culinary masters like Tom Fleming of Central 214, Mickie Crockett of Front Burner Restaurants, Gilbert Garza of Suze, and Marc Cassel of 20 Feet Seafood Joint.

In 2010, Crook was drawn back to the west, and moved Aspen, CO to open Steakhouse 316. While in Aspen, she received national recognition as one of the Best Chef’s in America and was featured on Season 2 of Cooking Channel’s “Chuck’s Eat the Street.”

In 2018, Chef Crook returned to her native state of New Mexico as owner and executive chef of Market Steer Steakhouse. Here she is sharing her knowledge of beef, respect for fresh foods, and her own particular brand of joie de vivre with the Santa Fe foodie community.

Kristina Goode is a career restaurateur and hospitality professional with nearly three decades of experience in the restaurant industry. She began her career in 1996 as a host with Brinker International, gaining an early understanding of the guest experience from the front door forward. From there, she worked across front-of-house roles including server and bartender before moving into restaurant management and ultimately fine-dining leadership.

Her career later took her through respected restaurants in Dallas and Aspen, where she developed extensive experience in guest relations, service culture, team development, and restaurant operations. In 2010, Kristina moved to Aspen, Colorado, where she served as General Manager of Steakhouse No. 316 and further developed her approach to hospitality: polished and attentive, but never stiff or impersonal.

In 2018, Kristina co-founded Market Steer Steakhouse with Executive Chef Kathleen Crook in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As co-owner and General Manager, she oversees the restaurant's operations and hospitality, with a particular focus on service standards, leadership development, culture, and the guest experience. Under their leadership, Market Steer has grown from its original location into a larger flagship restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, earning a reputation for exceptional steaks, an award-winning wine program, and thoughtful, welcoming service.

Kristina's approach to hospitality is rooted in a simple idea: guests may come for the food, but how they are made to feel is what brings them back. Her ability to balance the discipline of fine dining with warmth, personality, and genuine connection has become a defining part of both her leadership style and the Market Steer experience.

Tyler has been fortunate to work in some of the most admired restaurants throughout the country. He started his hospitality journey in his hometown of Santa Fe, NM at age 15. Tyler moved to Chicago in 2006 to pursue his dreams of becoming a sommelier and honing his skills in the industry. He worked at the Michelin Starred Restaurant, Spiaggia, under renowned chef, Tony Mantuano. During his tenure, Spiaggia had 4 nominations for ‘Outstanding Restaurant’ and 3 nominations for ‘Outstanding Service’ by the James Beard Foundation. Next, he made the move to Lettuce Entertain You, a large hospitality group in Chicago, to be a sommelier at RPM Steak and RPM Italian. After 11 years in Chicago, Tyler felt the call to return home to New Mexico. Tyler worked as a Sales Representative for Republic National Distribution for 7 years creating relationships that would eventually lead him to his partnership with Market Steer Steakhouse. In 2023, Tyler became the Beverage Director of Market Steer Steakhouse, bringing his knowledge of wine, his charming demeanor and his values of excellent service and hospitality.