- Bourke Street, CBD Location
- Mediterranean inspired cuisine
- Opening in November 2026
About Noẽma:
Opening in November, Noẽma is the newest concept from acclaimed restaurateur Chris Lucas and Lucas Collective. A contemporary Mediterranean restaurant with a modern Greek influence, Noẽma celebrates exceptional produce, bold flavours, and cooking over a Josper grill. Set in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the venue will offer a refined yet vibrant dining experience across a stunning main dining room, intimate basement dining, and elegant private dining spaces.
About Lucas Collective:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Chin Chin, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Maison Bâtard, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Society, Grill Americano and Tombo Den. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, creating venues and experiences to be shared with others.
About The Opportunity:
We're looking for a passionate
Pastry Sous Chef to join the opening team at Noẽma
.
As part of our pastry team, you'll help bring the dessert offering to life at Noẽma, creating exceptional pastries, desserts and baked goods in a fast-paced, premium kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new venue and help shape the guest experience from day one.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Sous Chef in a 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
Working with Lucas Collective:
At Lucas Collective, we're passionate about developing great people and building long-term careers. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create opportunities for our team to learn, grow and progress across our collection of award-winning venues.
You'll be supported through hands-on training, our industry-leading digital learning platform, and ongoing development designed to help you reach your full potential.
In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous dining discounts across our venues, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a collaborative team that's redefining hospitality.
Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details.
For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.
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