About El Jannah
El Jannah is an iconic Australian brand that 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 legendary charcoal chicken, bold flavours and energetic restaurants continue to create memorable experiences guests love across Australia.
About The Role
We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our Charcoal Cook team for our upcoming restaurant in Cranebrook. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the El Jannah experience, responsible for preparing and cooking our signature charcoal chicken safely, consistently and to recipe standards. You'll play a key role in delivering the quality and authenticity our guests expect every time they visit. No previous experience is required. Full training is provided on the job, making this a great opportunity for someone keen to learn, build skills and be trusted with a key station in the restaurant.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate the charcoal pit safely and efficiently
Cook charcoal chicken to El Jannah quality standards
Portion and prepare chicken for service
Maintain high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Keep the charcoal station and surrounding work areas clean and organised
Support smooth service flow during busy periods
Work closely with the wider team to deliver a great guest experience the EJ Way
What We're Looking For
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
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 and weekends
Previous fast food or kitchen experience is helpful but not essential
Why Join El Jannah
Be trusted with a signature role in an iconic Australian brand
Learn specialised skills through structured, on-the-job training
Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment
Enjoy a fast-paced, rewarding role where your contribution matters
Build leadership, operational and management capabilities through our Career Pathways program
If you're ready to cook something legendary and play a key role in creating great experiences for our guests, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your El Jannah journey.