Job Description

Good Eats Group is owned and operated by John McLean and Martin Murch. The brands showcase the collaborative, global Epicurious inspired partnership between the owners throughout their various restaurant concepts. Staying true to their culinary roots, Mac & Martin’s vision offers show stopping cuisine in a casual, hip, and welcoming environment. Our culture is dedicated to embracing every team member and guest in creating memories of life through curating guest experiential journeys while they visit. This all-inclusive approach of individual spirited managers our at the core of the group and we are poised to align with a strategic partner who sees and appreciates the vision for our next chapter.

Our Sociale concept reflects the Good Eats Group DNA of fun, friendly, innovative, fresh, locally inspired dining. Literally translated from the Italian word for Social, this concept delivers big, bold flavors inspired by global cuisines. To accompany these seasonal, global flavors and travels, are our hand-curated cocktails and wine selections from around the world. To further leverage the history of Printers Row, Sociale will entices the guests with delicious and innovative food in a modern, comfortable, fun, edgy, urban setting. The design incorporates urban materials such as reclaimed regional woods, anodized metals, actual La Salle Street pavers and iron wrappings to name a few of the elements.

Join the group that focuses on Guest Experiential Journeys to Create Memories of Life. Good Eats Group is lighting up the South Loop. Below our a listing of some of our Awards & Accolades:

Good Eats Group “Best New Business Near South Planning Board City of Chicago” Time Out Finalist for all locations Foodservice Industry News Showcase Rewards Network – Best Partner Feature Trust20 – Partner Showcase The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine

Sociale “6th Best New Restaurant Chicago” – CS Magazine “Top Restaurants Chicago” – Crain’s “Top 10 Best Brunches” – Luxury Magazine Chicago Gourmet – Chef Tasting Pavilion Time Out LOVE – Runner Up Chicago Tribune – Top Valentine Day Restaurants Feburary 2021 Windy City Food Magazine – Valentine Day Special Dining 2021 Chicago Parent – 30 top restaurants for Valentine Day dining 2021 Better Magazine 2021 The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine 2021

The Sous Chef is the culinary chef located just below the executive or head chef; thus as second-in-command, he/she has a large amount of responsibility in the kitchen.The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. This involves a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment’s notice.

Job Duties

Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision
Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever required
Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a “well-oiled machine”
Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirements
Plan the food design in order to create a perfect match between the dish’s aspect and its taste
Train the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum time and using at the maximum the available resources
Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate dinners, birthday parties, etc.) from their kitchen