Chef de Partie | Kisume

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisumé, part of Lucas Collective in Melbourne, is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our award-winning team. Work alongside passionate chefs in a renowned venue and contribute to a sophisticated dining experience.

You will be driven, genuinely passionate about cooking, and eager to learn from the industry’s best. This is an amazing opportunity to grow within a leading hospitality group that values talent, culture, and career development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Minimum 3 years working in pan or grill section at an à la carte restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of fish handling.
• Experience trimming, portioning and grilling meat.
• Knowledge in Asian cuisine desirable.
• Strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience in maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown and handover to standard.
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance.
• Understanding of stock control & ordering processes.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Pan/grill station (3+ years)

Fish handling

Meat trimming/portioning/grilling

Asian cuisine knowledge

Strong work ethic / can-do attitude

Autonomous & team player

Communication & time management

Set ups/changeovers/handovers

Food Safety & OH&S awareness

Stock control & ordering

Commercial Cookery qualification

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification or equivalent

Job description

• Join Melbourne's most Dynamic and Innovative restaurant group

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 Kisume’:

Kisumehas redefined Japanese cuisine as we know it. Kisumé has won major awards as well as “Hottest Restaurant” by John Lethlean, author at The Australian, in his yearly Hot 50. With a Top floor dedicated to Private Dining & Events, a Ground floor sushi bar and Basement restaurant space, Kisumé is a sophisticated and dynamic dining experience.

About the Opportunity:

Kisumé is seeking a talented chef de partie to join their team. Work with supportive and passionate chefs in an award-winning venue. You will be driven and genuinely passionate about cooking. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from the best in the industry.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie
• Minimum 3 years working in pan or grill section at al a carte restaurant
• Basic knowledge of fish handling
• Experience trimming, portioning and grilling meat
• Knowledge in Asian cuisine desirable
• Strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience in effectively maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown and handover to standard
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance
• Understanding of stock control & ordering processes
• 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, visitwww.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.