Chef De Partie | Kisume

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

Job summary

Kisumé, a premier Melbourne dining destination, is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen. Work with passionate chefs in a dynamic, high-profile venue and develop your skills under experienced mentors in a bustling Japanese restaurant.

You will be hands-on across the grill and pan sections, maintaining standards, supporting team collaboration and upholding food safety during service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Minimum 3 years working in pan or grill section at an ala 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 maintaining sets ups, changeovers, closedowns and handovers to standard.
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance.
• Understanding of stock control and ordering processes.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Pan & Grill

Fish handling

Butchery/portioning

Asian cuisine

Work ethic

Autonomous & team

Communication

Setups & handovers

Food safety OH&S

Stock control

Commercial Cookery cert

Education

Commercial Cookery certification

Tools

None

Job description

Full time opportunity available Join Melbourne's most Dynamic and Innovative restaurant group Great career development opputunites

About Lucas Collective:

Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to 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’:

Kisume

has 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, 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.