Pastry Chef

Grill Americano; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grill Americano in Melbourne is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef to craft high-quality desserts and manage your station in a fast-paced, Italian-inspired kitchen.

Working with Lucas Collective, you’ll join a collaborative team, access ongoing training, and enjoy competitive salaries, staff discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pastry chef experience in an à la carte restaurant.
• Italian cuisine experience highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead a team.
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in day-to-day operations.
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards.
• Experience managing setups, changeovers, closures and handover to standard.
• Follow recipes and techniques precisely when preparing items.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management during prep and service.
• Calm, composed demeanor.
• Available to work rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Qualification in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality desserts.
• Manage station efficiently and uphold food safety protocols.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and maintain consistency.
• Assist with mise en place, changeovers and handovers.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety OH&S

Attention to detail

Time management

Italian cuisine experience

Autonomous working

Education

Patisserie

Commercial Cookery

Job description

About Grill Americano

Nothing says “Melbourne” more than the blending of cultures and cuisines that seems just right. Enter Grill Americano, an Italian restaurant built around fire, with the finest Australian meat and seafood, laced in nostalgia with classic, tableside service.

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.

We are curious and innovative, forever redefining the boundaries of hospitality as we forge a new future at the intersection of lifestyle, culture and design.

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants and The Lucas Group, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas.

About the Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to refine your craft in a prestigious kitchen, working alongside some of the industry’s best. As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality desserts, you will manage your station efficiently, ensure consistency and uphold food safety protocols.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated at least 1 year experience as a Pastry Chef in a al a carte restaurant


• Italian cuisine experience is highly regarded


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead a team


• Demonstrate positive attitude and genuine interest in the day to day operations


• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance


• Experience in effectively maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown and handover to standard


• Use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items


• Excellent attention to detail


• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods


• Calm and composed demeanor


• Available to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays


• Qualification in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery or equivalent

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.