Sushi Chef

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lucas Collective Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Casual and full time opportunity available. Immediate start
  • Join an award-winning restaurant within Melbourne's leading restaurant group
  • Access to crew discount across Lucas venues

About Kisumé:
Kisumé has redefined Japanese cuisine as we know it. Kisumé has won major awards, as well as "Hottest Restaurant" by John Lethlean, author at The Australian, in his yearly Hot 50. With a top floor dedicated to private dining and events, a ground floor sushi bar and basement restaurant space. Kisumé

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.

About the Opportunity:
Kisumé is seeking a talented sushi chef to join their team. Work with supportive and passionate chefs in an award-winning venue. You will be driven and genuinely passionate about cooking. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from the best in the industry.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Sushi Chef in a Japanese restaurant
  • Experience in high volume, fast-paced restaurant environment is advantageous
  • Understanding of food safety standards
  • Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
  • Excellent communication, organisation and presentation
  • Able and willing to work shift work, including weekends and public holidays

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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