Bourke Street, CBD Location Hong Kong-inspired cuisine Opening in November 2026 MELBOURNE’S NEXT BIG CASUAL DINING DESTINATION IS ARRIVING THIS NOVEMBER.

Wishbone is the newest concept from Lucas Collective, the group behind some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, bringing the energy of Hong Kong’s street food culture and neighbourhood diners to Melbourne’s CBD.
Think bold flavours, quality ingredients, a buzzing atmosphere and genuinely excellent hospitality - all brought together in a fast-paced new dining experience with plenty of personality.
We’re building the Wishbone team now. Join us from day one and play a part in launching one of Melbourne’s most exciting new openings. 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 Assistant Head Sommeliers to join Wishbone's opening team. This hands-on role focuses on exceptional wine service, cellar management and creating memorable guest experiences.
You’ll work alongside Loïc Avril, Group Wine Director, and Yuki Hirose, Group Head Sommelier, who lead Lucas Collective’s wine programs across the group.
Grow your wine knowledge,



develop your career and help shape Wishbone's wine experience from day one.

The Ideal Candidate:

- Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Head Sommelier
- Extensive knowledge of wine, new and old world
- Passion for the wine industry
- Strong understanding of management practices
- Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and exceeding targets
- Exceptional service skills and guest focused
- Experience with stock control and inventory management is advantageous
- Must be up-to-date with industry trends
- Highly adaptable and able to perform in high-pressure service periods
- Proven ability in building effective relationships
- Organisational and time management skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation
- Full time availability including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
- WSET certification or similar is highly regarded
- Victorian RSA certificate

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!

📌 Assistant Head Sommelier | Bringing Wine to Life at Wishbone (Melbourne)
🏢 Lucas Restaurants
📍 Melbourne