Sous Chef

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lucas Collective Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Sydney's most anticipated restaurant. Opening in October of 2025
  • Iconic Australian restaurant group
  • Be a part of a pre-opening team

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 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:
Lead a team of high-performing and dedicated chefs. Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and efficiency of BOH operations. Your leadership will be key in establishing the operational foundations of Grill Americano Sydney, guiding the team through the challenges of a new opening and setting the stage for long-term success.

*The Ideal Candidate Must Have:*

  • Experience as a Sous Chef in a premium a-la-carte restaurant
  • Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team
  • Passion for global cuisine trends
  • Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous
  • Knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory management, and food safety standards
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • A proactive, problem attitude with commitment to continuous learning
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure and fast-paced service periods
  • Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
  • 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 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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