Sous Chef | NEW Venue | Noẽma

LUCAS Restaurants · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 3d ago

Sous Chef | NEW Venue | Noẽma

LUCAS Restaurants
~$80k - $95k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, food safety, ordering and rostering.
  • Plan and supervise kitchen sections, coaching the team and maintaining efficiency and OH&S standards.
  • Help deliver contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with Greek and live-fire cooking experience highly regarded.

Bourke Street, CBD Location Mediterranean inspired cuisine Opening in November 2026 About Noẽma 
Opening this November, Noẽma is the latest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Mediterranean dining to Melbourne’s CBD. Inspired by modern Greek cuisine, the menu will celebrate exceptional produce, bold flavours and the theatre of Josper-grilled cooking, all within a striking new venue spanning a main dining room, intimate basement and private dining spaces.

About Lucas Collective
Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

About The Opportunity:
We are looking for the industry’s best Sous Chef to join our opening team in Melbourne. 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 efficiency by planning, organising, supervising and coaching the team. 

The Ideal Candidate: 

  • Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef in premium restaurant
  • Strong understanding of contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with Greek and live-fire experience highly regarded.
  • 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
  • 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

Why Lucas Collective?
Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or build a long-term future in hospitality, Lucas Collective gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the industry, across some of Australia’s most celebrated venues.

  • Career progression across our growing collection of venues
  • Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
  • Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
  • Generous dining discounts across our venues
  • A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Ready to Join Us?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV. 

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Skills

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Attention to detailComposure under pressureExcellent communication skillsFood orderingFood safetyFood safety documentationGreek cuisineJosper grillingKitchen operationsLive-fire cookingMediterranean cuisineOccupational health and safetyRelationship buildingRosteringStaff coachingTeam managementTime management

Perks & benefits

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Career progression across venuesDining discountsLearning opportunities with hospitality leadersMasterclassesSupportive, high-performing and collaborative team environmentTraining and development

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