Chef de Partie | Grill Americano

About Grill Americano:
Nothing says “Melbourne” more than the blending of cultures and cuisines that seems just right. Enter Grill Americano, an Italian restaurant built around fire, with the finest Australian meat and seafood, laced in nostalgia with classic, tableside service. 
 
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. 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 Chefs de Partie to join our team. Assist senior chefs with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, utilising your skills & experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that your section and team operates to optimum efficiency by planning, organising, supporting and coaching the team to LUCAS Restaurants’ standards. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional.
 
Ideal Candidate Must Have: 

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie in an a-la-carte restaurant
• Knowledge in and experience with Italian cuisine is advantageous
• Exceptional communication and immaculate presentation
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead a team
• Demonstrate positive attitude and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance
• Experience in effectively maintaining and managing set ups, changeovers, closedown, and handover to standard
• Knowledge and ability to use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods
• 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.