Blackbird Melbourne brings sophistication to Finders Lane and we are seeking a Casual Chefs to join our team, you will play a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced environment. We’re building strong, structured kitchen teams, if you find your fit here there is the potential for these casual roles to transition to full time perm position.

What’s in it for you

- Join a well-established, multi-venue hospitality group
- Clear pathways into Sous Chef and beyond
- Structured onboarding and team training (not trial by fire)
- Strong, supportive leadership across all venues
- Competitive salary + real growth opportunities
- Super Staff Discounts across all Ghanem Venues (30%)

You’ll be:

- Maintaining prep, consistency, and cleanliness at all times
- Working closely with Sous & Head Chefs to execute service smoothly
- Contributing to a strong, team-first kitchen culture

You are:

- Confident running a section in a rapid-paced kitchen
- Calm under pressure and organised in service




- Someone who takes pride in consistency and standards
- A team player who lifts the people around them
- Looking for stability, growth, and a proper team environment

You’ll be working with:

- Experienced leadership across the group (including Group Exec Chef oversight)
- Well-designed kitchens built for service flow
- High-volume environments that are organised, not chaotic
- Teams being trained together, not thrown together

Why Ghanem Group We’re a multi-award-winning hospitality group known for venues like Blackbird, Donna Chang, Bisou Bisou, Byblós and Iris Rooftop.

We don’t just open venues, we build teams that stay. Career development opportunities are endless.

Apply now

If you’re chef who is ready to step into a serious kitchen, with a team that’s being built the right way from day one, we want to hear from you. Do not delay apply today.

📌 Casual Chefs- Blackbird Melbourne
🏢 Ghanem Group
📍 Melbourne