Sous Chef

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LUCAS Restaurants Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Join an iconic and progressive restaurant group
  • Work with some of the industry's most talented chefs
  • Amazing opportunity for career growth with ongoing support & training

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

About the Opportunity:
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 optimum efficiency by planning, organising, supervising and coaching the team. You will be a passionate Sous Chef and a highly committed hospitality professional.

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 Restaurants:
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?
Click 'Apply' and submit your updated CV and cover letter. For more information on what it's like to work at Lucas Restaurants, 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 career.

Make Lucas Restaurants your next career move.


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