Chefs & Cooks, Pastry Chefs & Cooks | Lucas Collective

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Venue discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lucas Collective in Melbourne is hiring passionate cooks and chefs to join a growing team across all venues, including pastry, in a high-volume and fine-dining environment. We value curiosity, innovation and strong food safety standards, with a rotating roster that includes openings and closings.

We offer competitive salaries, staff discounts, and development opportunities within a culture that recognises talent and supports career growth through on-the-floor training and our digital education

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a cook or chef in a high-volume restaurant or fine-dining venue
• Sushi, wok, pizza, and pastry experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of food safety standards
• Resilient and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Full availability and willing to work a rotating roster that includes opening or closings shifts, weekends and public holidays

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

• Join one of Australia's most progressive restaurant groups
• Opportunities available across all level including Pastry
• Join a team of talented hospitality professionals

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 the Opportunity:

We are looking for passionate cooks and chefs to join our growing team across all Lucas venues and all levels including Pastry.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as a cook or chef in a high-volume restaurant or fine-dining venue
• Sushi, wok, pizza, and pastry experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of food safety standards
• Resilient and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Full availability and willing to work a rotating roster that includes opening or closings shifts, weekends and public holidays

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.

• Competitive salaries
• Generous discounts in our venues
• Development opportunities to support and grow your career

Make Lucas Collective your next — and best — career move.