About Noẽma Opening this November, Noẽma is the latest concept from Lucas Collective, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Mediterranean dining to Melbourne’s CBD. Inspired by modern Greek cuisine, the menu will celebrate exceptional produce, bold flavours and the theatre of Josper-grilled cooking, all within a striking new venue spanning a main dining room, intimate basement and private dining spaces.
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.
About The Opportunity: We are looking for the industry’s best Senior Sous Chef to join our opening team in Melbourne. 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 efficiency by planning, organising, supervising and coaching the team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Sous Chef in premium restaurant
- Strong understanding of contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with Greek and live-fire experience highly regarded.
- 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
- 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
Why Lucas Collective? 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.
- Career progression across our growing collection of venues
- Industry-leading training, development and masterclasses
- Opportunities to learn from award winning hospitality leaders
- Generous dining discounts across our venues
- A supportive, high‑performing and collaborative team environment
Proudly founder‑owned and led, we are an acclaimed independent hospitality collective, with a portfolio that includes Australia’s most beloved and exciting concepts — spanning restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and other experiential offerings. Lucas Collective is brought to you by renowned restaurateur Chris Lucas.
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.
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Senior Sous Chef | Noẽma in Melbourne employer: Lucas Collective
Lucas Collective is an exceptional employer that offers a vibrant work culture and genuine career progression opportunities in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. With a commitment to developing talent through industry-leading training and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive while contributing to the creation of two exciting new dining destinations. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in hospitality.
