About Noẽma & Wishbone:
Opening this November, Noẽma and Wishbone are the newest venues from acclaimed restaurateur Chris Lucas and Lucas Collective, located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Noẽma is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant with modern Greek influences, showcasing exceptional produce, bold flavours, and cooking over a Josper grill.
Wishbone brings the vibrant flavours and energy of Hong Kong-inspired casual dining, with a focus on quality ingredients, genuine hospitality, and flavour-driven dishes.
Together, these exciting new venues offer unique dining experiences and an opportunity to be part of an opening team from day one.About Lucas Collective:
Home to Australia's most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.
Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.
About the Opportunity:
We're looking for an exceptionalPastry Sous Chefto join the opening team for this exciting new venue.
In this role, you'll play a key part in establishing the pastry kitchen from day one, working alongside the Head Pastry Chef to develop high-quality desserts, lead and mentor the pastry team, and uphold the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the kitchen culture, contribute to an outstanding dining experience, and be part of an exciting new chapter from the very beginning.
Location: Melbourne CBD.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef within a premium dining workplace.
Experience with Chinese and Mediterranean cuisine is highly regarded.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, motivate, and communicate with a diverse team.




Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining food safety programs, including accurate documentation and compliance.
Experience with staff rostering, inventory management, and ordering processes.
Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OH&S;) standards, with the ability to monitor and enforce compliance.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
A genuine passion for hospitality and a proactive approach to daily kitchen operations.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering consistently high standards.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to perform efficiently during preparation and service periods.
Calm, professional, and composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible availability, including weekends, public holidays, and both opening and closing shifts.
Working with Lucas Collective:
At Lucas Collective, we're passionate about developing great people and building long-term careers.
We recognise talent, celebrate success and create opportunities for our team to learn, grow and progress across our collection of award-winning venues.You'll be supported through hands-on training, our industry-leading digital learning platform, and ongoing development designed to help you reach your full potential.
In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous dining discounts across our venues, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team-oriented team that's redefining hospitality.
Interested?
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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details.
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📌 Sous Chefs (Pastry) | New Venues (Adelaide)
🏢 Lucas Collective
📍 Adelaide