Head Host | Noẽma

• 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 are looking for an experienced Head Host to join our opening team. Use your skills and experience to ensure outstanding service delivery, and work with talented and passionate hospitality professionals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a Head Host in a premium venue
• Experience with Seven Rooms, Guest Centre, OpenTable, Table Check, ResPAK or similar
• Immaculate presentation and exceptional communication
• Demonstrated experience in exceeding guest expectations
• Adaptable and able to multi-task effectively
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Availability to work a rotating roster including opening and closing shifts, weekends and public holidays

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.

Make Lucas Collective your next — and best — career move.