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 grill cook’s primary task is preparing food on the grill. Grill cooks typically cook meat, but they may also be responsible for grilling other kinds of foods, like vegetables, depending on the restaurant’s menu. The grill cook monitors the meat’s temperature to ensure it is cooked safely.

Job Duties

• Cook on the Grill: The grill cook’s primary task is preparing food on the grill. Grill cooks typically cook meat, but they may also be responsible for grilling other kinds of foods, like vegetables, depending on the restaurant’s menu. The grill cook monitors the meat’s temperature to ensure it is cooked safely.
• Plate Food: After the food is cooked, the grill cook is responsible for plating it and making it look good. Customers want their food to look appetizing, so the grill cook prepares food in an attractive manner.
• Prepare Ingredients: Before the food is cooked, grill cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients. This usually takes place before the restaurant opens and continues throughout the day as the grill cook uses ingredients.
• Clean the Grill: After the restaurant closes, and even throughout their shift, grill cooks are responsible for cleaning the grill. This involves scrubbing off remaining food and washing the general area. Cleanliness is of utmost importance in the kitchen, and the grill cook is responsible for making sure customers stay healthy.
• Train New Grill Cooks: When needed, experienced grill cooks may train new grill cooks when they are hired. This involves training them on how to use the kitchen equipment, prepare food, and cook food to healthy standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Grill management: grill cooks should know everything that is on their grill and how long everything has been cooking to prevent over and undercooking
• Menu memorization: knowing everything on the menu and how to prepare it is essential to the grill cook’s role. Successful grill cooks should be able to memorize the menu in a short period of time
• Physical stamina: grill cooks spend their entire shift on their feet, and they should be able to do that with ease. They typically also need to lift things up to 40 pounds
• Time management: grill cooks need to manage their time efficiently to get food out to customers quickly. They should also use time management to keep food cooking appropriately
• Communication skills: since grill cooks work with several different people at once, they need to be skilled communicators. They should also be skilled at conflict management to ensure interpersonal problems don’t interrupt the kitchen’s flow

Working at Sociale

• Health insurance