Chef de Partie | Grill Americano Sydney

The Lucas Collective; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorships and transfers

Full-time & Casual roles

Immediate start

Job summary

The Lucas Collective is seeking a premium kitchen leader for its Sydney outpost, with a strong background in high-end, à-la-carte service. You will oversee a skilled team, drive excellence in execution, and work within a vibrant, hospitality-focused brand portfolio.

Proven leadership, food safety expertise, and the ability to thrive in busy services are essential. Opportunities include full-time and casual roles with immediate start options and potential sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium à-la-carte restaurant.
• Leadership with focus on staff development and training.
• Solid understanding of food safety standards and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team during service.
• Manage daily operations, cost targets and food quality.
• Collaborate on menu planning with Italian influence.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Chef leadership

Staff development

High-pressure service

Time management

Strong communication

Food safety

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Tools

Deputy

H&L

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Immediate start available
• Sponsorships and transfers available
• FT & Casual opportunities available

About Grill Americano Sydney:

Following the success of the Flinders Lane original, this new outpost of our opulent Venetian-style steakhouse makes its home in one of the city’s most significant architectural icons. Reimagining the Grill Americano concept especially for Sydney, the restaurant is a vision of grandeur and glamour, showcasing a lauded wine program, and ever-evolving menus centred around the kitchen’s prized wood oven and Josper grill.

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.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for the industry’s best chefs to join our team in Sydney.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Chef experience in a premium a‑la‑carte restaurant
• Experience with Italian cuisine is advantageous
• Management candidates must have solid understanding of management practices and financial budgets/targets
• Exemplary leadership with focus on staff development
• Demonstrated experience in leading a high‑performing team
• Highly adaptable and able to perform in high‑pressure service periods
• Solid understanding of food safety standards
• Proven ability in building effective relationships
• Organisational and time management skills
• Experience using Deputy (or similar Time & Attendance system), H&L, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and presentation
• Able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

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