Head Chef

Lucas; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Discounts across Lucas Collective餐厅

Travel opportunities to 11 venues

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen as we expand across Melbourne venues. You will drive food quality, service standards and cost control, while mentoring a talented brigade.

Join a dynamic team committed to exceptional hospitality, ongoing growth, and cross-venue opportunities within Lucas Collective.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience with Italian or Mediterranean cuisine advantageous.
• Proven track record leading teams.
• Ability to manage staff performance and address underperformance.
• Strong leadership and knowledge of global cuisine trends.
• Understanding of budgets, food and labour costs.
• Experience in food safety programs and documentation.
• Rostering and ordering experience.
• OH&S standards knowledge.
• Strong time management and calm demeanour.
• Commercial Cookery qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and performance of the kitchen.
• Lead a brigade to deliver exceptional food, service and standards.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain Lucas Collective's high standards.

Job description

About Lucas Collective: Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas. Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to some of the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands, including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Kisumé, Yakimono and more.

About the Opportunity

Lucas Collective is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our growing hospitality group. With the expansion of new venues and a number of exciting internal moves, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing kitchen team and lead a talented brigade in delivering exceptional food, service and operational standards.

The Head Chef will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the kitchen, ensuring the team operates efficiently while maintaining the high standards Lucas Collective is known for.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated experience as either a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Experience with Italian or Mediterranean cuisine is advantageous
• Track record of leading teams that deliver outcomes
• Ability to manage staff performance, including unsatisfactory performance
• Display exemplary leadership and passion for global cuisine trends
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs
• Experience in managing and maintaining food safety program including documentation
• Rostering and ordering experience
• Monitor and supervise OH&S standards and procedure
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Outstanding time management
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Why Lucas Collective?

• Career Growth: We champion talent with tailored training programs to help you develop your skills and advance your hospitality career.
• Travel Opportunities: Looking to explore? We have opportunities to transfer to any of our 11 other venues across Melbourne or Sydney.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and celebrating success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, staff meals, tips and discounts across Lucas Collective restaurants.
• Innovation & Creativity: Be part of a team constantly redefining hospitality and embracing fresh ideas.