Help open Australia's most legendary charcoal chicken brand's first restaurant in South Australia and build the team behind it!
About El JannahEl Jannah began in **** in Granville, Sydney, with a easy 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.
As we grow, we stay focused on what matters most: great food, great people and genuine connection.About the RoleWe're building the opening leadership team for El Jannah Glenelg and are looking for experienced, motivated leaders at both Shift Leader and Assistant Restaurant Manager level.Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you'll help lead the team, drive high standards across food quality, service, safety and cleanliness, and contribute to strong commercial performance.
As part of the opening team, you'll also help train our founding crew and set the culture and standards that every future El Jannah in South Australia will be measured against.This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and building a positive, high-performing team culture.
Whether you're an experienced Assistant Manager, a Shift Leader ready for more responsibility, or a senior team member ready to step up, this is a rare opportunity to grow with a brand that invests in its leaders, from day one in a brand-new state.What You'll Be DoingSupporting the Restaurant Manager in leading daily restaurant operationsChampioning the EJ Way and a guest-first culture, ensuring consistently high service standardsLeading,



coaching and developing team members — including training our founding Glenelg crewSupporting recruitment, onboarding and performance managementPreparing and managing rosters in line with operational requirements, labour budgets and complianceOverseeing food safety, cleanliness and WHS standardsManaging stock levels, deliveries and inventory controlsSupporting payroll processes and administrative tasksHelping drive sales, manage costs and deliver against restaurant KPIsBuilding strong team engagement and a positive, inclusive workplaceShift Leader responsibilities will focus on floor leadership, service standards and shift-level operations, with development toward the full scope above.What We're Looking For2–4 years' experience in a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environmentProven experience leading or supporting teams in a leadership roleStrong communication and people leadership skillsA calm, confident approach and the ability to lead under pressureSound understanding of food safety, WHS and operational complianceStrong organisational and time-management skillsA genuine passion for food, people and guest experienceAvailability to work flexible rosters, including evenings, weekends and the busy summer seasonWhy Join El Jannah?
Be a founding leader of our first South Australian restaurant — build the team and culture from day one, don't just inherit oneGrow with us in SA: as we expand in the state, opening-team leaders are first in line for Restaurant Manager and multi-site opportunities through our Career Pathways programA people-first culture that backs its leaders with ongoing development and supportAn iconic beachside location in one of Adelaide's most loved precinctsIf you're passionate about leading people, delivering great food and opening a restaurant you'll be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.Company OverviewPlease visit our company website for more information
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📌 Shift Leader/Assistant Restaurant Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 El Jannah Stores
📍 Adelaide