Head Chef: Lead High-Impact Kitchens + Growth & Travel

Lucas Collective; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Travel opportunities

Supportive culture

Competitive benefits

Creativity & innovation

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen across our growing hospitality group. You will drive menu execution, team performance and operational standards to deliver exceptional food and service at multiple venues in Sydney and beyond.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, strong budgeting acumen, and a passion for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, with a calm, hands-on approach to mentor staff and uphold food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of Italian or Mediterranean cuisine advantageous.
• Proven leadership of teams to deliver outcomes.
• Ability to manage staff performance and budgets.
• Strong OH&S understanding and food safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and performance.
• Oversee a talented brigade to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Maintain Lucas Collective's high culinary and operational standards.
• Collaborate with venue teams to drive cost control and quality.

Skills

Head Chef

High-volume kitchen

Italian cuisine

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Staff rostering

OH&S

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Lucas Collective is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen across our growing hospitality group. You will drive menu execution, team performance and operational standards to deliver exceptional food and service at multiple venues in Sydney and beyond.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, strong budgeting acumen, and a passion for Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, with a calm, hands-on approach to mentor staff and uphold food safety practices.