Senior Chef Opportunities | Batard

at  Batard Lucas Restaurants

Batard - Lucas Restaurants

Lead a team of high-performing and dedicated chefs. Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and efficiency of BOH operations.

• Melbourne’s most anticipated restaurant. Opening in spring of 2024
• Iconic restaurant group
• Head Chef and Sous Chef opportunities

About Batard:
Set to open in spring, Batard is 2024’s most anticipated restaurant. Spanning four levels of restaurants, bars and more, this destination will capture the magic of Paris in a uniquely Melbourne way.
About Lucas Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin Melbourne and Sydney, Kisumé, Society, Yakimono, Grill Americano, Baby Pizza and Hawker Hall. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.
About the Opportunity:
Lead a team of high-performing and dedicated chefs. Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and efficiency of BOH operations. Your leadership will be key in establishing the operational foundations of Batard, guiding the team through the challenges of a new opening and setting the stage for long-term success.
Head Chef and Sous Chef opportunities are available.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a premium a-la-carte restaurant
• Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team
• Passion for global cuisine trends
• Understanding of financial budgets, food and labour costs is advantageous
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory management, and food safety standards
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with commitment to continuous learning
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure and fast-paced service periods
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts

Working with Lucas Restaurants:
People are at the core of our success. Lucas Restaurants is home to a culture that goes beyond our workplace. We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth; these are the elements we focus on providing each and every individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all defines our guiding values - we call it Lucas Hospitality.
Interested?
If you are looking to be part of a team that redefines Australia’s dining experiences, we want to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ and submit your current CV and cover letter. For more information visit lucascareers.online
LUCAS Restaurants is a company that values its people. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues and development opportunities to support and grow your hospitality career.
Let Lucas Restaurants be your next career move www.lucas.online

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