Head Pastry Chef

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia LUCAS Restaurants Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Grill Americano Sydney:

Set to open this spring, Grill Americano is Sydney's most anticipated restaurant. Blending old-world European elegance with a contemporary edge to deliver a refined and immersive dining experience, Grill Americano aims to bring a new level of sophisticated dining to Sydney's culinary scene.

About Lucas Restaurants:

Home to Australia's most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, Kisumé, Society, Yakimono, Grill Americano, Baby Pizza, Hawker Hall, Carlotta, Tombo Den & Maison Batard. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen, assist with menu development and management of cost for your area. You will lead, motivate and supervise the team while ensuring quality and consistency. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with a real passion for your craft.

This opportunity is in Sydney CBD

*The Ideal Candidate Must Have:*

  • Experience as a Pastry Head Chef, Senior Sous chef or 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
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • A proactive, problem-solving attitude with commitment to continuous learning
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure and fast-paced service periods
  • Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts

Working with Lucas Restaurants:

People are at the core of our success. Lucas Restaurants is home to a culture that goes beyond our workplace. We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth; these are the elements we focus on providing each and every individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it Lucas Hospitality.

Interested?

If you are looking to be part of a team that redefines Australia's dining experiences, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply' and submit your current CV and cover letter. For more information visit

Lucas Restaurants is a company that values its people. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues and development opportunities to support and grow your hospitality career.

Let Lucas Restaurants be your next career move

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