Chef de Partie & Commis | Wishbone

Lucas Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + tips

Industry training & masterclasses

Dining discounts across venues

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Wishbone, the Melbourne opening from Lucas Collective, seeks Chef de Partie and Commis Chef talent to join the opening team and help craft exceptional dishes in a brand-new kitchen.

You’ll work alongside industry leaders in a premium, high-energy environment, bringing strong knife skills, food safety discipline, and teamwork to a rotating roster including evenings and weekends. This is a unique chance to contribute to a landmark opening within a celebrated hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef in a premium, quality-driven kitchen.
• Passion for cooking and delivering exceptional food.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Commis Chef

Cooking techniques

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Roster flexibility

Job description

MELBOURNE’S NEXT BIG CASUAL DINING DESTINATION IS ARRIVING THIS NOVEMBER.

About Wishbone

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD.

Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.

We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings.

About Lucas Collective

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

About the Opportunity:

We're looking for passionate Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs to join the opening team at Wishbone. This is your chance to work alongside some of the industry's best, be part of a brand-new kitchen from day one, and help create exceptional food and memorable dining experiences.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef in a premium, quality-driven kitchen
• Passion for cooking and delivering exceptional food
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure service environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards
• Pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient section
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Why Lucas Collective?

For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia’s Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

We invest in our people. You’ll have access to:

• Competitive salary + tips
• Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
• Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
• Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
• Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
• Generous dining discounts across our venues
• A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or build a long-term future in hospitality, Lucas Collective gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the industry, across some of Australia’s most celebrated venues.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.