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.

Sono Wood Fired is our spectacular authentic Tuscany-influenced Italian cuisine featuring elevated flavors throughout the menu offering. From amazing nibbles, house made pasta’s, grilled chops, hand-crafted wood-fired pizza, curated sweets, an inviting wine bar, chef brewed 1837 Red Ale or handmade cocktails, our restaurant creates the unique space welcoming to all guests. Seasonal flavors of fresh ingredients set the tone in the welcoming warm unique environment. This concept is set for the true Italian food and pizza connoisseurs that are epicurious. Since our opening in Chicago, we have received 4 Michelin Recommendations that simply reinforce our focus on quality, guest engaging journey and thoughtful preparation of our food, wine selection and hand-crafted cocktails to create memories of life.

Join the group that focuses on Guest Experiential Journeys to Create Memories of Life. Good Eats Group is going to be the beacon of Easton Town Center. 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

Sono Wood Fired “4 years Michelin Recommended” “Top 10 Best Pizza Chicago” Chicago Magazine “Best White Pizza in Chicago” – Chicago Magazine “Hungry Hound Award” Zagat Rated “Top Pizza Restaurant Chicago” – Rewards Network Time Out Love – Finalist “Best Pizza” #9 – Chicago Magazine The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine

A Host presents a positive first impression of the establishment's friendliness, excellent service and high standards. The Host greets guests upon arrival, informs guests of their wait time, monitors a waiting list, enters guest names into the computer system, show guests to their table and bid guests farewell as they leave. The Host must be able to carry natural conversation with guests without sounding scripted or intrusive.

Job Duties

• Greet incoming and departing guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter's name
• Use visual cues to seat guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
• Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
• Manage the flow of guests into the Dining and Bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming guests if appropriate
• Tend to special guest needs and requests
• Observant to guests' needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service (i.e. notice a drink refill is needed while seating another guest and ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door).
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
• Issue dining charges by verifying orders; calculating taxes; totaling bill for to-go orders
• Receive payments by validating credit charges; approving checks; accepting currency; calculating and issuing change for ToGo orders
• Reconcile cash drawer by proving cash transactions; listing checks and credit card charges for to-go orders
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to read menus
• Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
• Must be able to clearly communicate guests' needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc.
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to guest requests
• Must be able to walk and stand during entire shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and wipe
• Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
• A desire to help out where needed and work as part of a team
• Passion for providing extraordinary service
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• 6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
• Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone.

Working at Sono Wood Fired

• Health insurance