Head of Facilities & Maintenance

About Lucas Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano, Tombo Den, Carlotta & Maison Batârd. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
As Head of Facilities & Maintenance, you’ll oversee equipment, repairs, and maintenance across LUCAS Restaurants, ensuring seamless operations and top-tier venue presentation. Leading a team and managing contractors, you’ll develop cost-effective strategies, drive sustainability, and ensure compliance. While primarily strategic, hands-on maintenance will be required.
 
Role & Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and coordinate all maintenance work by staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the facilities team.
• Ensure LUCAS Restaurants maintain high presentation and operational standards.
• Manage facility services, cleaning contracts, and participate in operational reviews.
• Oversee operations, compliance, and implement sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance programs and reporting.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in maintenance and operations.
• Manage projects and other ad hoc duties as required.

 The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Maintenance management experience in a restaurant or hotel environment highly regarded
• Exemplary leadership
• Knowledge and experience in many aspects of repair and maintenance work
• Understanding of OHS responsibilities and practices
• Excellent communication and time management
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Relevant trade qualifications advantageous
• Must possess a current Victorian driver’s license

Working with LUCAS Restaurants:
People are at the core of our success and our culture goes beyond our workplace. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy free crew meals, a 50% discount across our venues, retail and wellbeing benefits and development opportunities to support and grow your career. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it LUCAS Hospitality.
 
Interested?
Sound like you? Then click “Apply” and submit your current CV and cover letter.

For more information on what it’s like to work at LUCAS Restaurants, visit www.lucascareers.online.
  
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