Pastry Sous Chef

The Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Staff Discounts across allluc

Generous Staff Discounts across allluc

Job summary

Lucas Collective in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry kitchen, drive creativity, and uphold the highest standards across all pastry offerings.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee daily operations, contribute to menu development, control costs and mentor a talented team in a fast-paced, premium dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in an a-la-carte restaurant.
• Display creativity and a passion for all things pastry.
• Exemplary leadership skills with focus on staff development.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable to change.
• Solution focused and possess initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry kitchen and oversee daily operations.
• Drive creativity, consistency and excellence across pastry offerings.
• Play a key role in menu development and cost control.
• Coach and mentor a pastry team to deliver premium dining experiences.

Skills

Pastry sous chef

Senior sous chef

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptable to change

Initiative

Job description

• Generous Staff Discounts across all Lucas venues
• Join an iconic and progressive restaurant group

• Generous Staff Discounts across all Lucas venues
• Join an iconic and progressive restaurant group

About Lucas Collective:

Lucas Collective (formerly LUCAS Restaurants) is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas. Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is hometo the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands - including Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Kisume, Chin Chin, Hawker Hall, Yakimono, Baby Pizza and more.

About the Opportunity:

As Lucas Collective continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to join our team.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead the pastry kitchen, overseeing daily operations while driving creativity, consistency and excellence across all pastry offerings. You will play a key role in menu development, cost control and team leadership, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a passionate and driven pastry professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, premium dining environment.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Sous chef in an a‑la‑carte restaurant
• Display creativity and a passion for all things pastry
• Exemplary leadership skills with focus on staff development
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to change
• Solution focused and possess initiative

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‑floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career‑changing opportunities.