Chef de Partie — Growth, Training, Sponsorships & Transfers

Lucas Collective; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorships

Transfers available

FT & Casual opportunities available

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking top chefs for its Sydney team, including Grill Americano Sydney, a Venetian-style steakhouse. This role seeks industry-leading talent with premium dining experience and a track record in high-volume service.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, budget awareness, and a commitment to staff development within a culture that values growth and opportunity through training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Chef with premium au-la-carte restaurant experience.
• Experience with Italian cuisine is advantageous.
• Candidates with management experience should understand budgets/targets.
• Strong leadership with focus on staff development.
• Evidence of leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under high-pressure service periods.
• Solid food safety knowledge and practices.
• Proven relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with Deputy or similar time-tracking tools, H&L and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Skills

Premium restaurant experience

Italian cuisine familiarity

Leadership and staff development

Budget/targets understanding

High-pressure service adaptability

Food safety fundamentals

Relationship building

Organisational/time management

Deputy/H&L/Microsoft Office

Excellent communication/presentation

Weekend/public holiday availability

Commercial Cookery qualification

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification or equivalent

Tools

Deputy or similar Time & Attendance system

H&L

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lucas Collective is seeking top chefs for its Sydney team, including Grill Americano Sydney, a Venetian-style steakhouse. This role seeks industry-leading talent with premium dining experience and a track record in high-volume service.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, budget awareness, and a commitment to staff development within a culture that values growth and opportunity through training and career advancement.