Sous Chef | Wishbone

The Lucas Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + tips

Career progression

Training and masterclasses

Dining discounts across venues

Supportive, high-performing team

Job summary

Wishbone, the new concept from Lucas Collective, is opening in Melbourne’s CBD. We are seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join day one and help run the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, delivering premium Hong Kong-inspired dining.

You will lead a diverse team, manage food safety documentation, and ensure OH&S compliance, with weekend availability required. This role offers competitive pay and growth within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef in premium restaurant.
• Experience with Chinese cuisine is advantageous.
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Plan, organise, supervise and coach the team to ensure efficiency.
• Support opening team in Melbourne and ensure service readiness.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Chinese cuisine

Team management

Food safety documentation

Rostering & ordering

OH&S compliance

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

Weekend availability

Job description

• Bourke Street, CBD Location
• Hong Kong-inspired cuisine
• ASAP start available

About Wishbone

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.

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.

About The Opportunity:

We are looking for the industry’s best Sous Chefs to join our opening team in Melbourne. Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, utilising your skills & experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that every section of the kitchen operates to efficiency by planning, organising, supervising and coaching the team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef in premium restaurant
• Experience with Chinese cuisine is advantageous
• 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
• 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

Why Lucas Collective?

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.

We invest in our people. You’ll have access to:

• Competitive salary + tips
• Career progression across our growing collection of venues
• Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
• Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
• Generous dining discounts across our venues
• A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.