Food Production Trainer - Evening Operations Chef for Sala Bai Hotel School
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Educate/Train/Teaching, Exec. / Management, Hotel/Restaurant |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English, French |
| Location : | Siem Reap |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 31st May 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : |
Launched in 2002, Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school is a program created by the French NGO Agir Pour le Cambodge (APLC), to fight poverty and human trafficking through social and professional training of young underprivileged Cambodians. Each year the school trains, free of charge, about 150 young disadvantaged Cambodians between 17 and 23 years old. It offers 5 different training categories in the hospitality industry: Restaurant Service, Food production, Housekeeping, Front Office and Beauty Therapy.
With over 2,200 alumni trained, Sala Baï is recognized as a leading impact program in Cambodia.
As an integral part of the training program, the school operates an 8-bedroom training hotel, a 60-seat training restaurant and a training Spa center.
From September 2026, Sala Baï will launch a second-year graduate program, aiming to strengthen professional skills and increase the school’s self-financing capacity. This program will start with the F&B and Food production departments with the goal of expanding to others.
- Operations:
- Supervise and coordinate 6 food production trainees during service
- Guide trainees through full mise en place and production during dinner service (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Ensure smooth communication with the restaurant team
- Monitor the students’ performance as part of the practical teaching evaluation
- Maintain consistent food quality and presentation
- Monitor hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
- Supplies, Cost control and menu development:
- Design evening menus in collaboration with the Operations Manager
- Collaborate with Operations Manager on food cost control
- Support purchasing planning and ingredient management
- Help minimize food waste
- Maintain organized storage and inventory practices
- Training:
- Deliver approximately 180 hours of theory training over 6 months
- Prepare lesson plans based on curriculum provided
- Participate in training-of-trainers (ToT) activities
- Coach students with positive reinforcement, always encouraging personal development
- Ensure a safe and respectful learning environment, reporting any abusive or inappropriate behavior involving students.
- During lower activity periods, the team may contribute to training development, curriculum improvement, and new program preparation.
- Professional kitchen experience for 3 years as a minimum
- Alumni and women with strong operational experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience as Chef de Partie or Sous Chef preferred
- Experience with Western or international cuisine preferred
- Teaching or coaching experience is an advantage
- Strong cooking and kitchen management skills
- Basic knowledge of pastry, bakery and ice cream is a plus
- Ability to lead kitchen production independently
- Good time management and organization
- Fluent Khmer written and spoken
- Good written and spoken English
- Strong interest in social impact and training
- Willingness to train and mentor students
- Ability to stay calm during service
- Value inclusivity and eager to defend gender equality
- Patience and adaptability
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a professional resume clearly marked with the position being applied for via email provided in the contact details.
Only short-listed applicants will be advised of interview dates and times.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Company : | Sala Bai Hotel School |
| Contact Name : | Sala Baï Hotel School |
| Email : | recruitment@salabai.com |
| Address : | P.O. Box 93071, Wat Svay – Tonle Sap Road, Siem Reap Municipality, Siemreap Province, Cambodia |
