Kitchen Hand | Wishbone

The Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at venues

Career development opportunities

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Wishbone, the new concept from Lucas Collective, is launching in Melbourne's CBD. We’re building the Wishbone team from day one to deliver bold flavours and energetic hospitality in a fast-paced setting.

As a Kitchen Hand, you will support chefs, maintain hygiene, and adapt to a dynamic dining floor. The role requires adaptability across shifts, a proactive mindset, and teamwork within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Food hygiene knowledge

Autonomy and collaboration

Job description

• Work in a High-Energy, Creative Environment
• Grow your career with Lucas Collective

• Be part of something new
• Work in a High-Energy, Creative Environment
• Grow your career with Lucas Collective

MELBOURNE’S NEXT BIG CASUAL DINING DESTINATION IS ARRIVING THIS NOVEMBER.

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD. Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely great hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality. We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings.

About Lucas Collective:

Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den. For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia’s Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

About the Opportunity:

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

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment advantageous
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand or similar labour-intensive role
• 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.

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. 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.