Head Chef | Maison Bâtard

About Batard:
Opening this spring, Batard is 2024’s most anticipated dining destination, spread across four levels with a range of experiences. Highlights include a two-story fine dining restaurant, a vibrant rooftop terrace, and an intimate basement supper club—all designed to capture the essence of Paris with a distinctly Melbourne flair.
 
About LUCAS Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Society, Yakimono, Grill Americano, Baby Pizza, Hawker Hall and our newly opened venue, Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, assist with menu development and management of cost for your area. You will lead, motivate and supervise the team while ensuring quality and consistency. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with a real passion for your craft.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Demonstrated experience as either a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a premium restaurant
• Track record of leading teams that deliver outcomes
• Ability to manage staff performance, including unsatisfactory performance
• Display exemplary leadership and passion for global cuisine trends
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs
• 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
• Outstanding time management
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

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.