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 Collective:
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.

We are curious and innovative, forever redefining the boundaries of hospitality as we forge a new future at the intersection of lifestyle, culture and design.

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants and The Lucas Group, Lucas Collective is brought to you by restaurateur Chris Lucas.

About the Prospect:
Assist senior chefs with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, utilising your skills and experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that your section and team operates to optimum efficiency by organising, supporting and coaching the team to Lucas Restaurants’ standards. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional.

Opportunities available:

- Chef de Partie
- Commis Chef

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

- Chef experience in a premium a-la-carte restaurant
- Experience with Italian cuisine is advantageous
- Management candidates must have solid understanding of management practices and financial budgets/targets




- Exemplary leadership with focus on staff development
- Demonstrated experience in leading a high-performing team
- Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
- Solid understanding of food safety standards
- Proven ability in building effective relationships
- Organisational and time management skills
- Experience using Deputy (or similar Time & Attendance system), H&L;, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication and presentation
- Able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
- Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

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.

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.

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

📌 Chef de Partie & Commis Chef | Grill Americano (Melbourne)
🏢 Lucas Collective
📍 Melbourne