Partners
Jerrod Melman is a managing partner of Hub 51, the new dining, nightlife and social establishment created by him and his brother, R.J. Melman, in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
Jerrod began working in the restaurant industry at the age of 10 as a busboy at the original Maggiano's. Following a five-year hiatus to pursue other interests, namely finishing grade school, he held various roles in a dozen or so Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, learning the business from the ground up. Most recently, Jerrod managed Osteria Via Stato and R.J. Grunts. He also spent time in New York working for B.R. Guests and Union Square Hospitality Group, as well as in Arizona working for IN-N-OUT Burger.
Jerrod graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. He participated in the LEYE internship program the summer before his senior year, which sparked a realization that he wanted to begin a career in the restaurant business. Upon graduating, Jerrod entered LEYE’s management training program. Jerrod brings this wealth of knowledge of the restaurant industry to Hub51.
Jerrod resides in Chicago. He enjoys playing basketball and softball, going to the movies and having a night out with good friends.
Jerrod began working in the restaurant industry at the age of 10 as a busboy at the original Maggiano's. Following a five-year hiatus to pursue other interests, namely finishing grade school, he held various roles in a dozen or so Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, learning the business from the ground up. Most recently, Jerrod managed Osteria Via Stato and R.J. Grunts. He also spent time in New York working for B.R. Guests and Union Square Hospitality Group, as well as in Arizona working for IN-N-OUT Burger.
Jerrod graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. He participated in the LEYE internship program the summer before his senior year, which sparked a realization that he wanted to begin a career in the restaurant business. Upon graduating, Jerrod entered LEYE’s management training program. Jerrod brings this wealth of knowledge of the restaurant industry to Hub51.
Jerrod resides in Chicago. He enjoys playing basketball and softball, going to the movies and having a night out with good friends.