Commis Chef | Yakimono

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Lucas Restaurants Full time
  • Supportive team with ongoing, paid training
  • High energy Japanese-inspired eating house
  • Employee discount across LUCAS venues

About Yakimono:
A creative tribute to the corruptible side of Japanese cuisine, Yakimono is an exuberant inner-urban Japanese eating house in the heart of the CBD.  The colourful and high energy Yakimono joined the LUCAS family in late 2021 in the newly developed 80 Collins precinct, next to the two Hat Society Restaurant. 

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 and Grill Americano and the newly opened Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our team at Yakimono. You will be driven and genuinely passionate about cooking. This is an amazing opportunity to start your culinary journey and learn from the best in the industry. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

  • Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen
  • Japanese cuisine experience advantageous
  • Ability to effectively follow instructions and absorb new information
  • Good communication 
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • Use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items
  • Foundation knife skills and understanding of basic cookery terms and techniques
  • Calm and composed demeanour
  • Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience

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 www.lucascareers.online.

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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