Who We Are
Ghanem Group is a distinguished, multi‑award‑winning, family‑owned hospitality powerhouse with a rich 45‑year legacy across Queensland and Victoria. Celebrated for our unwavering commitment to exceptional service and immersive culinary storytelling, we craft elegant, emotionally resonant spaces where food, drink, and community effortlessly intertwine to create unforgettable experiences.
The Venue
Byblos Brisbane sits elegantly on the waterfront at Portside Wharf, Hamilton, offering stunning river views and a vibrant reinterpretation of Lebanese hospitality. Renowned for its refined ambiance, it combines banquet‑style sharing, elevated mezze, and handcrafted cocktails in a stylish redesign inspired by Lebanon’s ancient city, Byblós. With a seamless blend of modern design, bespoke Lebanese tiles, lush indoor‑outdoor flow, and a menu fusing time‑honoured tradition with adventurous innovation, Byblos delivers a luxe yet lively atmosphere perfect for intimate dinners, group celebrations, or cocktail gatherings.
We are looking for team members who not only want to work at Byblos, but are also excited by the chance to work across other outstanding venues in the Ghanem Group portfolio
Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Chef or Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, leading a section or multiple stations, and ensuring our food, presentation, and service exceed the high standard our guests expect.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and execute your assigned section(s) (hot mains, grill, larder, pastry, pass etc.), especially during high‑volume & event‑driven service
Prepare and maintain mise en place: peeling, chopping, portioning, and ensuring station readiness.
Ensure every dish is executed to recipe, with elegant plating and consistency
Maintain ingredient integrity and stock control, manage ordering, minimize waste with conscious portioning practices
Uphold and enforce food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards at all times
Mentor and develop junior kitchen team members; provide guidance, training, feedback
Assist in rostering, shift supervision and day‑to‑day kitchen management operations
Collaborate with Head Chef & leadership to suggest operational improvements, menu innovation
Adaptability to help out across other kitchen duties when required
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role or equivalent senior role in a venue of comparable calibre
Demonstrated success handling high volume service and event‑led operations
Deep technical knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, ingredients; a flair for one or more areas (grill, larder, mains, pastry etc.)
Leadership ability: capable of supervising, motivating, and developing junior staff; strong communicator
Up‑to‑date with professional food safety and sanitation practices
Passionate about Lebanese cuisine or Mediterranean flavours a strong advantage
Ability to maintain excellence under pressure; strong time‑management and problem solving skills
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
What’s On Offer
$70,000 ‑ $80,000 per annum + super
Beautiful waterfront location, stunning venue, elevated dining environment
Structured work life balance with regular hours. Avoid excessive overtime wherever possible
Exclusive staff discounts across the Ghanem Group portfolio
Exceptional career progression opportunities. Mentorship and learning under hospitality leaders
Being part of a dynamic team during an exciting time of evolution & re‑launch
