Assistant Head Of Beverage

About Lucas Collective:

Formerly known as Lucas Restaurants, Lucas Collective is a founder‑led hospitality group by Chris Lucas, home to some of Australia’s most iconic dining, bar and event destinations including Maison Batard, Society, Chin Chin, Grill Americano, Kisume, Yakimono, Hawker Hall and Kisumé.

About the Opportunity:

Assist the Head of Beverage in ensuring effective overall beverage operations. The role will involve championing the beverage programme at Lucas Collective by assisting with the creation of a world‑class beverage offering, including training, menu creation and staff development. This is a hands‑on role with at least half of the week spent in venues, including being in venue on shift for a minimum of two early evenings per week.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and launch of cocktail menus across all venues

Deliver cocktail, spirits and beverage training programmes

Mentor bar managers and supervisors to drive performance and career development

Monitor beverage COGS, sales mix and profitability, taking corrective action where required

Oversee stocktakes, par levels and stock optimisation across venues

Conduct venue audits including cleanliness, compliance and batching standards

Support venue openings, activations and major events

Drive sustainability initiatives and zero‑waste programmes

Liaise with marketing to maximise visibility of launches and feature beverages

Support financial forecasting, reporting and performance analysis

The Ideal Candidate will have

Demonstrated senior beverage or bar leadership experience in premium restaurants/bars

Extensive beverage knowledge across cocktails, spirits, wine and beer

Proven experience managing COGS, GP targets and financial performance

Strong stock control and systems knowledge

Experience developing and delivering training programmes

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

RSA certification (essential)

Qualification in Leadership & Management (desirable)

Working with Lucas Collective At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that is inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on‑floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career‑changing opportunities.

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.

Application Questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

What's your expected annual base salary?

This role is a hybrid role, split between Head Office and venue‑based work. You would also be required to cover at least two early evening shifts per week.

Are you happy to progress?

Hospitality & Tourism; 1,001-5,000 employees

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