Head Chef | New Venue Opening Soon

About the Venue:
This May, restaurateur Chris Lucas will introduce Canberra to a brand-new French concept in the heart of the nation's capital.
 
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, Grill Americano, Carlotta, Tombo Den and Maison Batard. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
Lucas Restaurants are on the look-out for a Head Chef to join our opening team in Canberra. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Chef will lead a talented team and ensure the kitchen operates to optimum efficiency. 

Must be willing to relocate to Canberra.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Demonstrated experience as either a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment 
• Experience with Mediterranean cuisine is advantageous
• 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.