- Renowned hospitality group
- Head Chef opportunities

- Career development & progression opportunities
- Renowned hospitality group
- Head Chef opportunities

About Kisume:

Kisumé has redefined Japanese cuisine as we know it. Winning every major restaurant award in 2017, including “Hottest Restaurant” by John Lethlean, Food Critic for The AGE. With a hatted top floor private dining pace, ground floor sushi bar and basement restaurant space, Kisume is truly a feast for all senses.

About Lucas Collective:

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas. Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands - including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono and more.

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 the kitchen, guiding the team through the challenges.

Skills & Experience:

- Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef in a high volume, premium dining workplace. Japanese cuisine essential
- Track record in leading a team of 20+ chefs that deliver outcomes
- Ability to manage staff performance, including unsatisfactory performance




- Effective management and communication of diverse team
- Experience in managing and maintaining food safety program including documentation
- Rostering and ordering experience
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
- Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs
- Excellent attention to detail
- Outstanding time management
- Full availability, able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

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.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit

Lucas Collective is a company that values its people and its culture. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.

- competitive salaries
- generous discounts in our venues
- development opportunities to support and grow your career.

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

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📌 Head Chef | Kisume (Melbourne)
🏢 Lucas Collective
📍 Melbourne