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Blackbird Bar and Restaurant are proud to represent Ghanem Group at this year's Night Feast - Awakening your appetite at New Farm running from 29th July 2026 through to 23rd August 2026. 

We are seeking Junior Chef’s / Cooks to support our team - shifts will run from Wednesdays nights through to Sunday night from 29th. Good shifts and amazing experience for junior Chefs and experienced cooks. There will be potential to transition to permanent roles.  

You’ll be:

• Supporting a section during high-volume service
• 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 in a fast-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

You’ll be working with:

• Experienced leadership across the group (including Group Exec Chef oversight)
• High-volume environments that are organised, not chaotic
• Teams being trained together, not thrown together

Why Ghanem Group

Ghanem Group is a family-owned, award-winning hospitality company boasting 45 years of industry excellence across Queensland and Victoria. 

Renowned for its diverse portfolio of world-class dining, the group spans culinary styles from Lebanese and Spanish to Modern Australian, French, and modern Asian. Notable venues include Brisbane icons like Byblos, Blackbird, Bisou Bisou, Donna Chang, Iris Rooftop, and Luc Lac, alongside the historic Commercial Hotel in Boonah and Melbourne favourites Blackbird, Byblos and Le Bon Ton. Building on this rich legacy, the group is expanding with highly anticipated new venues: Hotel Terminus in South Bank and Alfie in Everton Park. 

With a proven track record and a bold future vision, Ghanem Group continues to shape the landscape of Australia's dynamic hospitality industry. 

Apply now

If you’re a Junior Chef looking for experience and exposure at a major event who is ready to step into a serious kitchen, we want to hear from you. Do not delay apply today/ 

Food handling and safety certificate 
Ability to work in fast paced environment 
Well presented and reliable