Be part of something new Lead with impact Grow your career with Lucas Collective MEET MELBOURNE’S NEWEST DINING DESTINATIONS

Noẽma and Wishbone are landing in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD this November - and we’re building the teams from the ground up.

Noẽma
brings contemporary Mediterranean dining with a modern Greek twist, bold flavours, exceptional produce and Josper-grilled cooking.

Wishbone
brings the buzz of Hong Kong-inspired casual dining, with big flavours, quality ingredients and a seriously good atmosphere.
Two completely different concepts. Two brand-new teams. One chance to get in from day one and help bring them to life.

About Lucas Collective
Home to some of Australia’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants, Lucas Collective is one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with a collection including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den.

For more than 30 years, Lucas Collective has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s hospitality landscape, developing restaurants that challenge convention, establish new benchmarks and become destinations in their own right. Our venues have earned top Australian hospitality awards, including Maison Bâtard being named Australia’s Best New Restaurant in 2025, along with international recognition for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.

About the Opportunity:
We're looking for an exceptional Pastry Sous Chef to 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 chance 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 environment.
- 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.

Why Lucas Collective?
We invest in our people. You’ll have access to:

- Genuine career progression across our growing collection of venues
- Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
- Lucas Education and specialist wine and sake programs
- Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
- Generous dining discounts across our venues
- A supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment

Your career doesn’t have to follow one path. With Lucas Collective, there are plenty of places to go.

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or build a long-term future in hospitality, Lucas Collective gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the industry, across some of Australia’s most celebrated venues.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, hungry to learn and ready to be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV.
Join Lucas Collective. Be part of what’s next!

📌 Sous Chefs (Pastry) | NEW Venues | Noẽma & Wishbone (Haymarket)
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