About the Opportunity:
We are looking for the industry’s finest Sous Chef to join our team to deliver a best-in-class dining experience. Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, utilising your skills & experience.  You will be responsible for ensuring that every section of the kitchen operates to optimum efficiency by planning, organising, supervising and coaching the team. You will be a passionate Sous Chef and a highly committed hospitality professional.

About Society:
Grand yet intimate, Society has 180-degree views over Collins and Exhibitions Streets encompassing distinctly dining experiences – the Society dining room, customised private dining, the Lillian Terrace and a luxurious lounge bar with each space remaining independent in menu offerings.

About LUCAS Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, GoGo Bar, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society and Grill Americano. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.

Working with LUCAS Restaurants:
People are at the core of our success and our culture goes beyond our workplace. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy free crew meals, a 50% discount across our venues, retail and wellbeing benefits and development opportunities to support and grow your career. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it LUCAS Hospitality.
 

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef in premium restaurant
• Display exemplary leadership and passion for global cuisine trends
• Effective management and communication of diverse team
• Experience in managing and maintaining food safety program including documentation
• Rostering and ordering experience
• Monitor and supervise OH&S standards and procedure
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Genuine interest in the day to day operations
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding time management during preparation and service periods
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Full availability, able and willing to work weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent