Commis Chef

Production Chef; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous discounts in our venues

Development opportunities to support

Job summary

Hawker Hall in Melbourne is seeking Production Chefs to join our dynamic kitchen, with 9am-5pm shifts available. You’ll work within the Lucas Collective network, contributing to a vibrant, multi-cuisine operation.

We value proactive hospitality professionals with solid food safety knowledge, stock control and banquet experience. A can-do attitude, strong communication, and ability to rotate weekends and early/late shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated production chef experience is advantageous.
• Production knowledge is essential.
• Solid understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Not stated in the HTML.

Skills

Production chef experience

Production knowledge

Food safety

Stock management

Garde manger

Work ethic

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Job description

About Hawker Hall:

Over 500sq/m and feeding 4,000 people weekly, Hawker Hall is a dining hall inspired by the vibrant hawker centres of Singapore & Malaysia. Hawker Hall gives guests the opportunity to share a huge variety of affordable dishes across many cuisines found in traditional hawker markets in a bustling, lively, vibrant sit-down restaurant.

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 and more.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for Production Chefs to join our team at Hawker Hall. This is an amazing opportunity to either start your culinary journey and learn from the best in the industry or to utilise your skills and experience. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional. 9am-5pm shifts available.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience as a production chef advantageous
• Production knowledge essential
• Solid understanding of food safety standards
• Stock control and ordering experience
• Experience in banquets, garde manger highly advantageous
• Strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Excellent communication
• Able and willing to work a rotating roster including weekend, public holiday, early morning or late-night shifts

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.

Benefits and Perks:

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