Senior Sous Chef – Premium French Dining, Growth & Training

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maison Batârd in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Sous or Sous Chef to lead a premium à-la-carte kitchen as we open a new landmark venue. You will guide a high-performing BOH team, uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and collaborate with the broader Lucas Collective family.

Ideal candidates bring proven leadership, passion for global cuisine trends, and solid understanding of food safety, budgets and rostering.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Sous or Sous Chef in a premium à-la-carte restaurant.
• Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing BOH team to deliver premium à-la-carte service.
• Maintain quality, consistency and cost controls during opening and operations.

Skills

Senior Sous / Sous Chef

Team leadership

Global cuisine trends

Microsoft Office

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Maison Batârd in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Sous or Sous Chef to lead a premium à-la-carte kitchen as we open a new landmark venue. You will guide a high-performing BOH team, uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and collaborate with the broader Lucas Collective family.

Ideal candidates bring proven leadership, passion for global cuisine trends, and solid understanding of food safety, budgets and rostering.