Pastry Chef | Grill Americano
Grill Americano - Lucas Restaurants
We're hiring a Pastry Chef to join our talented team! Refine your skills, and learn from the best in the industry while growing your career
- Chef de Partie position
- Casual opportunity with potential for a full-time contract after 2 months
- 50% crew discount across Lucas venues
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, Grill Americano, Tombo Den and Carlotta. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.
About the Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to refine your craft in a prestigious kitchen, working alongside some of the industry's best. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality desserts, you will manage your station efficiently, ensure consistency and uphold food safety protocols.
The Ideal Candidate Must Have:
- Demonstrated at least 1 year experience as a Pastry Chef in an al a carte restaurant
- Italian cuisine experience is highly regarded
- 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
- 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
- Available to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
- Qualification in Patisserie, 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.
