Sous Chef | Society

Lucas Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Collective is seeking an experienced Sous Chef in Melbourne to assist Head Chefs with daily kitchen operations and drive peak performance across sections.

You will mentor a diverse team, uphold food safety standards and contribute to premium dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef in a premium restaurant.
• Strong leadership and passion for global cuisine trends.
• Ability to manage and communicate with a diverse team.
• Experience in managing food safety programs and documentation.
• Rostering and ordering experience.
• Monitor OH&S standards and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Interest in day-to-day operations and kitchen dynamics.
• Understanding of budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management during prep and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen team across sections.
• Assist Head Chefs with daily kitchen operations to ensure peak efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Rostering

Communication

Budget awareness

Time management

Team building

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Society

A statement of modern Australian design and sophisticated dining culture, the art of à la carte is the centrepiece allowing diners to curate their own experience promising no two visits need ever be the same.

Grand yet intimate, the restaurant has 180 degree views over Collins and Exhibition streets encompassing distinctly different dining experiences - the Society dining room, customised private dining, the Lillian Brasserie and a luxurious lounge bar with each space remaining independent in menu offerings.

About Lucas Collective

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is the vision of restaurateur Chris Lucas. Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to some of Australia’s most loved and acclaimed restaurants, bars, and event brands - including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Baby, Yakimono, Hawker Hall and more.

We are curious, innovative, and constantly redefining the boundaries of hospitality, shaping a future where lifestyle, culture, and design intersect.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking passionate and experienced Sous Chef to assist our Head Chefs with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You will play a key role in ensuring each section runs at peak efficiency, leading, mentoring, and inspiring your team. This is a hands-on role for a dedicated hospitality professional who thrives in a premium restaurant environment.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Demonstrated experience as a Jnr Sous or Sous Chef in premium restaurant
• Display exemplary leadership and passion for global cuisine trends
• Effective management and communication of diverse team
• Experience in managing and maintaining food safety program including documentation
• Rostering and ordering experience
• Monitor and supervise OH&S standards and procedure
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Genuine interest in the day to day operations
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Full availability, able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Qualification in 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-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

Additional information

• Be Part of Australia's Most Exciting Hospitality Brands
• Grow Your Career with a Group That Champions Talent
• Work in a High-Energy, Creative Environment