Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Social Group Pty Ltd THE SOCIAL GROUP PTY LTD trading as CARIBOU KINGSTON Chef de Partie FULL-TIME | KINGSTON, ACT Employer The Social Group Pty Ltd trading as Caribou Kingston Location Kingston, ACT Employment type Full-time Salary AUD $75,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation Caribou – where it’s easy to have a good time! Caribou Kingston is all about bringing a slice of Canada to Kingston, one of Canberra’s oldest and most charming suburbs.

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly space where guests can unwind, enjoy Canadian hospitality and indulge in home-style comfort food with a twist. Whether it’s watching ice hockey, shooting some pool or relaxing with a Canadian beverage, Caribou is the place to be. We are looking for a passionate and experienced full-time Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Kingston, ACT.

About the Role As Chef de Partie, you will help lead day-to-day kitchen operations and work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional food experiences. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, managing your designated section, supporting efficient preparation and service, and maintaining consistency in every dish.

Key Responsibilities

- Food preparation and service: Prepare, cook and present menu items to Caribou’s standards while managing your designated section during preparation and service.
- Maintain quality standards: Monitor food quality and consistency across all stages of production, ensuring every dish meets our standards and complies with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
- Menu development: Collaborate on seasonal menu design, taking into account ingredient sourcing, food allergens and dietary requirements.
- Food safety and hygiene: Follow HACCP principles and Caribou’s food safety procedures,



including correct food handling, storage, temperature control, cleaning and sanitising practices.
- Regulatory compliance: Adhere to the Australia
- Kitchen operations: Support daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, section organisation, service timing and coordination with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Team leadership: Provide explicit direction, training and supervision to junior kitchen staff and support a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.
- Stock management: Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and minimise wastage through correct portioning, rotation, labelling and storage.
- Work health and safety: Ensure the kitchen follows ACT work health and safety requirements and report equipment, safety or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Cleanliness and organisation: Conduct regular checks of kitchen cleanliness, equipment functionality and food-storage areas, ensuring perishable items are correctly labelled, dated and stored at appropriate temperatures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

- A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant cookery qualification.
- At least two years of relevant experience working as a chef in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a busy pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
- A Diploma of Hospitality Management or a similar hospitality management qualification will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Strong interpersonal,



communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality, hygiene and safety.
- A positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with kitchen, bar and front-of-house staff.
- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Why Join Caribou?

Join a lively, established Canadian-themed venue in the heart of Kingston. Work with a supportive and collaborative hospitality team.

Contribute to menu development and the continued growth of Caribou Kingston. Full-time employment with a competitive salary and superannuation.

About Company

Company Mission Our mission is to create memories that enrich our guests’ lives—every time, every visit, every day.

We achieve this through exceptional service, quality products and a welcoming atmosphere, while creating a workplace where our people are motivated to live, learn and grow.

Our Values At Caribou Kingston, our number one priority is creating a positive experience for every guest.

We value kindness, integrity, respect, honesty, consistency and teamwork. We work hard, communicate openly, take ownership of mistakes and always help each other. We believe hospitality should be professional, welcoming and fun.

Inclusive Work Culture At Caribou, we want you to be yourself—because we care about you.

We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and given opportunities to learn, contribute and grow. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and expect every team member to treat colleagues and guests with kindness, dignity and respect.

Since opening in Kingston, Caribou ha...

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