Head Chef

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lucas Collective Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Iconic Australian Restaurant Group
  • October 2025 start date
  • Generous staff discounts across all LUCAS venues

About Chin Chin Sydney:
Chin Chin Sydney opened its doors in 2017, bringing its bold and vibrant take on contemporary Thai cuisine to the heart of Surry Hills. While staying true to the spirit of the original Melbourne location, Chin Chin Sydney has carved out its own identity. Set within the iconic, heritage-listed Griffiths Tea building, this dynamic venue blends historic charm with a distinctly local vibe, offering a menu that reflects the flavours and energy of its neighbourhood.

About the Opportunity:
We're seeking a passionate and motivated Head Chef or an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will bring strong Wok and Grill expertise, ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently and to the highest standard. You'll play a key role in maintaining consistency and quality across the kitchen while mentoring and developing the team to perform at their best.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high volume restaurant.
  • Asian cuisine experience highly regarded
  • Track record in leading a team that deliver outcomes
  • Ability to manage staff performance, including unsatisfactory performance
  • Effective management and communication of diverse team
  • Experience in managing and maintaining food safety program including documentation
  • Rostering and ordering experience
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Outstanding time management
  • 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

About Lucas Collective:
Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to the country's most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands — including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono and more.

We are curious and innovative, forever redefining the boundaries of hospitality as we forge a new future at the intersection of lifestyle, culture and design.

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants and The Lucas Group, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas.

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

Interested?
Click 'Apply' and submit your updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details.

For more information on what it's like to work at Lucas Collective, visit

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

Make Lucas Collective your next — and best — career move.

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