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At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As a Shift Leader at GYG , you will play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable dining experiences. Your role will see you leading, coaching and motivating the team to enhance the guest experience while upholding the highest food safety and quality standards, ensuring every guest receives the best. Your leadership will set the tone for operational excellence and foster a positive work workplace for the crew.

We are looking for team members to work casual closing shifts (until 1am).

What's in it for me?

So much! Check out some of the benefits below:

- Fair pay in line with the Fast-Food Industry Award
- Flexible rosters and employment stability
- Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch
- Heavily discounted GYG meals
- Comprehensive training and support to set you up for success
- Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities – career pathways into Assistant Restaurant Manager and beyond
- An uncapped referral program! Bring your mates and earn $200 per successful referral
- Team building activities and regular crew competitions
- Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few
- We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family
- The chance to join our Hola Central team or become a Franchisee!

We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically, we are looking for candidates who have:

- Leadership or supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment
- A track record of providing outstanding customer service




- Completed or willingness to complete Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Completed or willingness to undertake Responsible Service of Alcohol course

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure setting for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.

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 member able experiences guests love across Australia. As we continue to grow, our restaurants stay grounded in what matters most: real food, real people and real connection.

About the Role

We’re looking for confident and motivated Shift Leaders / Assistant Restaurant manager to help run great shifts and lead great teams. As a Leader, you’ll be the steady presence on shift, setting the pace, supporting the team and making sure every guest has a positive experience. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards across service, food quality, safety and teamwork.





Whether you’re an experienced Shift Leader / Assistant Restaurant manager or a strong team member ready to step into leadership, this is an opportunity to grow with a brand that invests in its people and backs them to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading the EJ Way and supporting the team during service
- Keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently
- Coaching and training team members to build confidence and capability
- Delivering consistent, guest-focused experiences
- Supporting rostering and shift organisation
- Helping drive performance against restaurant goals and KPIs
- Upholding food safety, cleanliness and WHS standards
- Managing stock levels so the kitchen and service never miss a beat

What We’re Looking For

- Experience leading teams in a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environment
- A calm, confident leadership style that inspires and energises others
- Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
- A genuine passion for food, people and guest experience
- Reliability, organisation and the ability to lead by example
- Performance and outcome driven for the success of the restaurant
- Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends
- A people-first culture where leaders are supported to grow
- A fun, fast-paced environment where your leadership makes a real difference
- Clear career pathways building leadership, operational and management capabilities to further your career with a growing national brand

If you’re passionate about leading people, delivering great food and creating memorable

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📌 Shift Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Guzman Y Gomez
📍 Canberra