Company: Extraordinary Solutions
Location: Breede Valley, Karoo
Date Posted: 09 August 2025
Closing Date: Unknown
Salary: Unknown
Job Type: Unknown
Industry: Hospitality, Culinary
About Us:
Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Karoo, our new luxury tented lodge is not your average safari stay. We are redefining high-end bush dining, offering everything from sunrise breakfasts and elevated picnic baskets to fire-cooked dinners under the stars. If you’re a food-obsessed, guest-driven, detail-loving chef with serious style, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Position:
Sous Chef
As Sous Chef, you will be second-in-command in the kitchen, playing a key role in delivering extraordinary meals in an extraordinary setting. You’ll help lead a talented team and ensure that every dish — from high tea to harvest-style dinners — is flawless.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Support the Head Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations.
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Ensure every dish is perfectly executed, from high tea to dinners under the stars.
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Keep the kitchen running smoothly even during high-pressure services.
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Mentor junior staff and help build a strong, collaborative kitchen brigade.
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Oversee food preparation, stock levels, and ensure kitchen cleanliness.
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Bring creativity to the menu, utilizing local ingredients and seasonal flavors.
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Work across multiple services: breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, picnics, and private dining.
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Ensure every plate reflects our commitment to luxury, quality, and taste.
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Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene standards.
What Success Looks Like:
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Flawless food that earns rave reviews and second helpings.
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A team that trusts you and grows under your mentorship.
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Creative specials and elevated lodge classics.
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A clean and organized kitchen with smooth service.
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Guests who remember both the food and the experience.
What You Bring to the Pass:
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Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role, within luxury lodges, boutique hotels, or fine dining.
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Strong technical skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
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A passion for food and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
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A deep appreciation for nature, seasonality, and local ingredients.
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Excellent communication and a collaborative spirit.
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Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices.
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Confidence, curiosity, and a commitment to consistency.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary.
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Live and work in one of the most stunning natural settings in the country.
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A brand-new kitchen to make your mark on.
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Career growth in a luxury lodge that’s pushing the boundaries of bush hospitality.
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Be part of a small, dynamic team redefining luxury experiences in the Karoo.
How to Apply:
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Send us your CV.
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Let your food philosophy and personality shine — we’re not just hiring skills, we’re hiring soul.
Important Note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.