Kitchen Hand | Lucas Collective

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support our chefs in a busy, high-energy kitchen. You will help maintain cleanliness and safety while contributing to smooth service across opening, closing, days, nights and weekend shifts.

Join a proud, founder-owned hospitality group home to Chin Chin, Maison Batârd and others. Grow with a team that values talent, offers training and opportunities to progress within venues across Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or similar labour-intensive role.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment advantageous.
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Willing and able to work a variety of shifts including opening/closing, days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all chefs while maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen.
• Assist in fast-paced service periods and support kitchen workflows.

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Fast-paced environment

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Food hygiene

Autonomy

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

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.

• Grow Your Career with a Group That Champions Talent
• Work in a High-Energy, Creative Environment

About the Opportunity

Provide support to all chefs whilst maintaining a clean and hygienic workplace. Must be able to work in fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or similar labour-intensive role
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment advantageous
• Demonstrated organisational, time management & problem-solving skills
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including opening and closing shifts, days, nights, 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.

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.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.