Steak 48 Announces New Chef & General Manager

Steak 48 Chicago has announced the appointment of new General Manager, Joe Taylor, and Executive Chef,

Mathew Smith, both local Chicago hospitality and culinary executives.

With more than 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Smith is committed to sourcing and preparing the finest ingredients and serving the highest quality steak and seafood. Taylor has more than 40 years of experience working in Chicago’s hospitality industry and previously held positions at several Chicago restaurants like Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Mastro’s Steakhouse. At Steak 48, he’ll oversee the day-to-day operations and lead the restaurant team of over 100 employees.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of Joe Taylor and Chef Mathew Smith to the Steak 48 family,” said Jeffrey Mastro, Co-Founder and CEO. “The combination of Chef Smith’s culinary talent and Joe Taylor’s leadership will only further enhance the total experience Steak 48 provides to our guests. I’m confident that their passion and dedication will reinforce Steak 48 as a premiere fine dining steakhouse in the great city of Chicago.”