Food Production Trainer - Evening Operations Chef
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Hotel/Restaurant, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
SCHEDULE: Full-time (Tuesday to Saturday, afternoon to evening shifts)
Salary: depending on qualification and experience
Sala Baï is recruiting a Food production Trainer – Evening Operations to lead kitchen operations during evening restaurant service. The Kitchen Trainer will supervise 6 trainees, lead dinner production, and contribute to menu development. This role combines operational kitchen leadership with hands-on student training.
The position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Why Join Sala Baï
- Contribute to a high-impact social project combining hospitality excellence and human development
- Play a key role in launching an innovative graduate-level hospitality program
- Help train the next generation of hospitality professionals
- Work in a multicultural, mission-driven organization with strong international recognition
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dinner service: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dinner provided for free at the school canteen
- Opportunities for professional development, various training and English classes provided
- 18 days paid annual leave + Public holiday grouped on 3 main Khmer Holiday (Khmer New year, Pchum Ben and Water festival)
- Health expenses coverage (85%) and accident insurance
- Seniority payments, pension scheme and NSSF
Expected Profile of Candidates
Work History:
- Professional kitchen experience for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- 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
Soft Skills
- 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
Food & Beverage Trainer - Evening Operations
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Hotel/Restaurant, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Based on Experience
SCHEDULE: Full-time (Tuesday to Saturday, afternoon to evening shifts)
Salary: depending on qualification and experience
Sala Baï is recruiting a Food & Beverage Trainer – Evening Operations to support the launch and daily operation of the evening restaurant service. The trainer will teach a small group of 6 graduate trainees and supervise them during the restaurant service.
The position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Why Join Sala Baï
- Contribute to a high-impact social project combining hospitality excellence and human development
- Play a key role in launching an innovative graduate-level hospitality program
- Help train the next generation of hospitality professionals
- Work in a multicultural, mission-driven organization with strong international recognition
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operations:
- Supervise restaurant operations during dinner service (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Coach and guide trainees during live service
- Ensure smooth service flow and coordination with kitchen team
- Support daily cash closure and reporting
- Monitor the students’ performance as part of the practical teaching evaluation
- Maintain the training restaurant standards of hygiene, security, cleanliness and comfort
- Update and follow up of restaurant guest reservations
- Operate the POS software and produce daily and monthly revenue reports
- Training :
- Supervise 6 Food & Beverage trainees daily
- Deliver approximately 180 hours of theory training over 6 months
- Prepare lesson plans based on curriculum provided (with support of the training team)
- Participate in training-of-trainers (ToT) activities
- Coach students with positive reinforcement, always encouraging personal development
- Support trainees in improving professional skills such as upselling, beverage knowledge, wine and cocktail service and guest interaction
- 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.
Benefits:
- Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dinner service: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dinner provided for free at the school canteen
- Opportunities for professional development, various training and English classes provided
- 18 days paid annual leave + Public holiday grouped on 3 main Khmer Holiday (Khmer New year, Pchum Ben and Water festival)
- Health expenses coverage (85%) and accident insurance
- Seniority payments, pension scheme and NSSF
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Work History:
- Experience in a high-standard restaurant or hotel for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Alumni and women with strong operational experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience as supervisor or team leader strongly preferred
- Teaching or coaching experience is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations
- Good leadership and team supervision skills
- Fluent Khmer written and spoken
- Good written and spoken English level is essential
- Strong communication, organizational, and reporting skills
Soft Skills
- Strong interest in social impact and training
- Willingness to train and mentor students
- Organized and reliable
- Value inclusivity and eager to defend gender equality
- Patience and adaptability
