Chef de Partie

Grill Americano; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking a Chef de Partie for Grill Americano in Melbourne, joining a premium, a-la-carte kitchen focused on Italian fire-cooked dishes. You will support and coach a team, ensuring production aligns with Lucas Restaurants' standards and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have Chef de Partie experience in premium restaurants, pasta expertise, strong communication, and a track record of leading teams, with solid food safety knowledge and meticulous workmanship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie in a premium, a-la-carte restaurant.
• Pasta experience essential.
• Exceptional communication.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead a team.
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance.
• Experience in maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown, and handover to standard.
• Knowledge of correct techniques and following procedures/recipes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service.
• Calm and composed demeanour.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Pasta experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Food safety OH&S

Knife skills

Education

Commercial Cookery

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About Grill Americano:

Nothing says "Melbourne" more than the blending of cultures and cuisines that seems just right. Enter Grill Americano, an Italian restaurant built around fire, with the finest Australian meat and seafood, laced in nostalgia with classic, tableside service.

About Lucas Collective:

Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is hometo the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands -including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono and more.

We are curious and innovative, forever redefining the boundaries of hospitality as we forge a new future at the intersection of lifestyle, culture and design.

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants and The Lucas Group, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas.

About the Opportunity:

Assist senior chefs with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, utilising your skills and experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that your section and team operates to optimum efficiency by organising, supporting and coaching the team to Lucas Restaurants' standards. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional.

Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie in a premium, a-la-carte restaurant
• Pasta experience essential
• Exceptional communication
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead a team
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance
• Experience in effectively maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown, and handover to standard
• Knowledge and ability to use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience

Working with Lucas Collective:

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.

Lucas Collective is a company that values its people and its culture. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.

Make Lucas Collective your next - and best - career move.