Head Chef | Grill Americano Sydney

About Grill Americano Sydney:
Blending old-world European elegance with a contemporary edge to deliver a refined and immersive dining experience, Grill Americano aims to bring a new level of sophisticated dining to Sydney's culinary scene.
 
About Lucas Collective:
Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas. Proudly founder-owned and led, our hospitality collective is home to some of the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurants - including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Kisume, Baby Pizza, Yakimono and more. Our diverse portfolio spans casual, fast-paced venues through to premium hatted dining, with cuisines ranging from Japanese, French, Italian and beyond.

About the Opportunity:
Lead a team of high-performing and dedicated chefs. Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and efficiency of BOH operations. Your leadership will be key in establishing the operational foundations of Grill Americano Sydney, guiding the team through the challenges of a new opening and setting the stage for long-term success.
 
 
The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Experience as a Head Chef in a premium a-la-carte restaurant
• Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team
• Passion for global cuisine trends
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory management, and food safety standards
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• A proactive, problem attitude with commitment to continuous learning
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure and fast-paced service periods
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts 

Why Lucas Collective?

• Work alongside award-winning chefs & industry leaders
• Join a leading Australian hospitality group
• Access to career-defining opportunities across current and upcoming venues
• Staff discounts across all Lucas Collective restaurants
• Training and progression pathways to grow your career
• Supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused culture

Working with Lucas Collective:
At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details. For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.

Make Lucas Collective your next — and best — career move.