Executive Chef - Stockyards Tavern and Chophouse chez Morrissey Hospitality

Description

Stockyards Tavern and Chophouse is seeking an Executive Chef with strong culinary leadership, a calm presence under pressure, and a passion for high-volume, high-quality food production. This role excels in leading  daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and consistency, and leading a diverse culinary team.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful leader who understands the pace and precision required for restaurant operations and private dining events. They are confident in managing prep and catering production, while maintaining a positive, collaborative kitchen culture. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Morrissey’s own restaurants and guide a team that delivers quality and consistency for hundreds of guests each week.

This position directs and leads the culinary department with primary responsibility for managing the culinary team, ensuring food safety, quality, and consistency; developing and executing the strategic direction for the culinary department, and overseeing workflow. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and oversight to the culinary department to ensure economical and timely food production. 
• Develops, sets, and executes the strategic direction for the Culinary Department in cooperation with the General Manager, including menus.
• Assists the General Manager in preparing the departmental annual budget and capital plan and monitors budget to ensure efficient operations and maximum profits.
• Cooks, prepares and/or directs staff on the preparation process per approved recipes and procedures.
• Expedites service and oversees the flow of orders.

• Responsible for purchasing and receiving food, paper and cleaning supplies, china, glassware, flatware, and equipment. 
• Recruits, hires, onboards, trains, and monitors all culinary employees. 
• Networks through outside organizations and associations to build contacts and relationships with peers in the community and industry.
• Exercises reasonable care, performs required maintenance, and ensures operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines are followed for restaurant’s equipment and facility assets.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• At least 4-6 years of related management experience in a high volume, high energy, food and beverage environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost, purchasing and kitchen equipment operations.
• Exceptional knowledge in food preparation
• Food Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food, safety, sanitation, and employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, squatting, lifting and carrying for extended periods of time, to read, to calculate mathematical equations especially as they relate to recipes and scheduling.

Fulltime Position Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Limited Vision & Dental, and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO), MN Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Holiday pay (hourly employees must work and are paid time and one half)
• Military Leave, Voting Leave, Bereavement Leave, School Leave
• Jury Duty, Witness Duty
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Personal Leave (LOA), MN Paid leave (PFML)

We are inspired by connections.   We build genuine, authentic relationships with our guests, our employees and our partners, and provide memorable moments, exceptional experiences and operational excellence.  Our team must exemplify our company cornerstones of “Growing Together”:

• Are you committed?
• Do you exhibit professionalism?
• Do you strive for perfection every day?
• Do you accept accountability?

The answer to each cornerstone must unequivocally be YES, or the foundation weakens, and it will be obvious who is not "All-In."  Being 100% all-in is much easier than being 99.9% or less. Once you make a 100% commitment, there are no exceptions. It's a done deal. You never have to think about it again. Ultimately, your 100% commitment will determine your progress and happiness within our company.

About Stockyards  

Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse is a lively neighborhood restaurant and bar in South St. Paul, known for its hearty chophouse cuisine, high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere, and warm, welcoming hospitality. With a tavern, large dining room, spacious outdoor patio, and private dining room, we’re a local destination for everyday dining, special occasions, private events, and community celebrations.

The front-of-house team at Stockyards works together to create a fun, friendly, efficient atmosphere where guests feel cared for the moment they arrive. The pace is steady, the service standards are clear, and leadership is hands-on and supportive. Team members learn strong service fundamentals, build meaningful guest relationships, and contribute to a restaurant that has deep roots in the community.

For more information on our career opportunities, visit us at Careers/Jobs | Morrissey Hospitality