Team Member - Expression of Interest

Be part of the founding team bringing Australia's most legendary charcoal chicken to South Australia.

About El Jannah

El Jannah began in 1998 in Granville, Sydney, with a simple idea: serve honest, authentic Lebanese-Australian food that brings people together. More than two decades on, our charcoal chicken, bold flavours and energetic restaurants have made us one of Australia's most loved food brands, with restaurants across NSW, the ACT and Victoria. Now we're bringing El Jannah to South Australia for the very first time, right by the beach in Glenelg!

About the Role

We're building the opening team for El Jannah Glenelg and are looking for enthusiastic, reliable people across all areas of the restaurant: Front of House, Back of House, Charcoal Cook and Dishwasher / Kitchen Support.

These are hands-on, fast-paced roles where you'll work alongside a great team, keep the energy high, and help create memorable experiences for our guests. As part of our first South Australian crew, you'll help set the standard for everything that follows in this state. No previous experience is required — full training is provided on the job.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your role, your responsibilities may include:

Front of House (FOH)

• Welcoming guests and delivering friendly, efficient service
• Taking orders and packing meals accurately
• Supporting service flow during busy periods
• Maintaining cleanliness across counters, dining areas and guest spaces
• Following WHS requirements and reporting hazards or incidents

Back of House (BOH)

• Preparing menu items such as burgers, rolls, salads and fried products
• Cooking freezer-to-fryer items in line with safety and quality standards
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and prep areas
• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils and equipment
• Following WHS requirements and reporting hazards or incidents

Charcoal Cook

• Setting up and operating the charcoal pit safely and correctly
• Cooking and basting charcoal chicken to El Jannah recipe and quality standards
• Portioning, rotating and preparing chicken for service
• Monitoring cook times, temperatures and product quality
• Keeping the charcoal station, tools and surrounding areas clean and organised
• Following food safety and WHS requirements and reporting hazards or incidents

Dishwasher / Kitchen Support

• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils, trays and kitchen equipment
• Operating dishwashing equipment safely and correctly
• Keeping dishwashing, kitchen and waste areas clean and organised
• Supporting food prep and service teams by ensuring clean equipment is always available
• Assisting with basic kitchen cleaning tasks and following food safety and WHS requirements

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures
• Attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A team-first mindset with respectful communication
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings, weekends and the busy summer season
• Previous fast food or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential

Why Join El Jannah?

• Be a founding team member of our first South Australian restaurant — a genuine piece of El Jannah history
• Learn valuable skills through structured, on-the-job training
• Grow with us in SA: opening-team members are first in line for Shift Leader and management opportunities through our Career Pathways program
• Work in a supportive, inclusive team in one of Adelaide's most iconic beachside locations

Casual positions available. Pay in line with the applicable award.

If you're ready to be part of a team that cares about great food, great service and working well together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your El Jannah journey!