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The Farmhouse Resort & Spa has 34 tastefully furnished rooms and suites spread over 17 bungalows in a classic Khmer style and more contemporary. The resort features multiple dining options from the main Farmhouse Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, over a very relaxing pool lounge bar to the dining extravaganza of “Restaurant Un” and the even more exclusive “Chef’s Table” situated at the founder’s private bungalow. The Sanctuary Spa with treatment rooms in 8 free-standing buildings, its pool, and the adjoining Sanctuary Café. The Spa menu is extensive and ranges from classic massages and couple massages to treatments with sauna or whirlpool use. In addition, the spa has a fully equipped gym as well as a small and two large yoga shalas.\nWe are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:\n\n Announcement Positions \n\n Sous Chef \n\n Apply Now\n\n Workplace Circumstances \n\n Environment: \n\n Hospitality / Hotel \n\n Languages: \n\n English, Khmer \n\n Location:\n\n Kampong Chhnang Province \n\n Position Circumstances \n\n Career Category: \n\n Catering, Hotel/Restaurant \n\n Schedule:Full-time\n\n Salary:\n Negotiable \n\n Position Summary REPORT TO : Culinary Director\nFUNCTION : Farmhouse Resort & Spa\nLOCATION : Kampong Chhnang Province\nSALARY : Competitive\n\n Duties & Responsibilities:\n\n Culinary Operations\nAssist Executive culinary leadership in supervisoring daily line operations across all outlets and banquet facilities.\nOveree food preparation and cooking to ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation standards.\nPlan, develop, and execute menus for à la carte, fine dining, chef’s table, and special events.\nSupport the implementation of new recipes, techniques, and plating concepts to enhance the guest experience.\nConduct regular tasting sessions and ensure quality control for all dishes served.\nLeadership & Team Management\nLead and motivate line cooks, commis chefs, and kitchen stewards during daily service to ensure smooth workflow.\nSupervise, train, and coach junior kitchen staff on station setup, knife skills, cooking techniques, and plating standards.\nAssist in shift planning, daily station assignments and task delegation to ensure smooth kitchen operations.\nPromote teamwork, kitchen discipline, and a positive work culture in line with the hotel’s values.\nStep in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.\nMenu Planning & Innovation\nProvide practical input and feedback to senior culinary leadership to design creative and seasonal menus for à la carte, fine dining, and special functions.\nStay updated on global culinary trends and adapt them to suit the hotel’s concept and customers.\nMaintain consistent menu quality while balancing creativity, cost control, and guest preferences.\nCost Control & Inventory Management\nMonitor food costs, portion control, and waste reduction to meet the hotel’s profitability targets.\nParticipate in inventory cournts, ordering, and stock rotation to ensure freshness and minimize loss.\nReport stock shortages or quality issues with incoming supplier goods to senior culinary leadership and purchasing teams.\nHygiene, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).\nConduct regular kitchen inspections and enforce cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards.\nEnsure staff adherence to health and safety protocols, including proper uniform and grooming standards.\nGuest Experience & Quality Assurance\nEnsure food timing and qualifty match guest expectation through consistent food quality and service.\nCollaborate with service staff and restaurant managers during service to handle immediate guest requests or dietary requirements.\nAssist in executing chef’s table experiences, private dining events, and culinary presentations.\nAdministrative Duties\nAssist the Executive Sous Chef in preparing reports, budgeting, and forecasting for kitchen operations.\nParticipate in recruitment, appraisals, and performance evaluations of culinary staff.\nMaintain documentation of recipes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training manuals.\n\n Benefits:\n\n Seniority\nAccommodation\nFood\nInsurance\nAnd other attractive benefits.\n\n Expected Profile of Candidates \n\n Work History:\n\n Working experience in high-end kitchens for 3 to 5 years\nSenior Chef de Partie or Junior/Sous Chef in resorts or fine dining for 2 years\n\n Skills & Knowledge:\n\n General & Technical Skills \n\n 3–5 years of working experience in high-end kitchens, including 2+ years as Senior Chef de Partie or Junior/Sous Chef in resorts or fine dining.\nStrong background in farm-to-table cuisine, scratch cooking, classical techniques, and authentic Cambodian/Asian flavors.\nProven ability to run the pass, manage line service, and train/mentor line cooks and commis chefs.\nPractical knowledge of portioning, yield management, daily stock rotation, and waste reduction.\nCertified in HACCP or local health and sanitation standards with strict enforcement on the line.\nCulinary Arts diploma, trade certification, or equivalent practical apprenticeship.\n\n Soft Skills \n\n Ability to stand for long shifts in hot environments and work rotating schedules (weekends, holidays, split shifts).\n\n How to Apply\n\n If you are interested, please submit your CV & Cover Letter with your SALARY EXPECTATION to detail information below: \nThe subject of the email shall be Sous Chef\nTo Email, Office address and contact number that provided in the contact details.\nNote! Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.\n\n Position Summary REPORT TO : Culinary Director\nFUNCTION : Farmhouse Resort & Spa\nLOCATION : Kampong Chhnang Province\nSALARY : Competitive\n\n Duties & Responsibilities:\n\n Culinary Operations\nAssist Executive culinary leadership in supervisoring daily line operations across all outlets and banquet facilities.\nOveree food preparation and cooking to ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation standards.\nPlan, develop, and execute menus for à la carte, fine dining, chef’s table, and special events.\nSupport the implementation of new recipes, techniques, and plating concepts to enhance the guest experience.\nConduct regular tasting sessions and ensure quality control for all dishes served.\nLeadership & Team Management\nLead and motivate line cooks, commis chefs, and kitchen stewards during daily service to ensure smooth workflow.\nSupervise, train, and coach junior kitchen staff on station setup, knife skills, cooking techniques, and plating standards.\nAssist in shift planning, daily station assignments and task delegation to ensure smooth kitchen operations.\nPromote teamwork, kitchen discipline, and a positive work culture in line with the hotel’s values.\nStep in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.\nMenu Planning & Innovation\nProvide practical input and feedback to senior culinary leadership to design creative and seasonal menus for à la carte, fine dining, and special functions.\nStay updated on global culinary trends and adapt them to suit the hotel’s concept and customers.\nMaintain consistent menu quality while balancing creativity, cost control, and guest preferences.\nCost Control & Inventory Management\nMonitor food costs, portion control, and waste reduction to meet the hotel’s profitability targets.\nParticipate in inventory cournts, ordering, and stock rotation to ensure freshness and minimize loss.\nReport stock shortages or quality issues with incoming supplier goods to senior culinary leadership and purchasing teams.\nHygiene, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).\nConduct regular kitchen inspections and enforce cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards.\nEnsure staff adherence to health and safety protocols, including proper uniform and grooming standards.\nGuest Experience & Quality Assurance\nEnsure food timing and qualifty match guest expectation through consistent food quality and service.\nCollaborate with service staff and restaurant managers during service to handle immediate guest requests or dietary requirements.\nAssist in executing chef’s table experiences, private dining events, and culinary presentations.\nAdministrative Duties\nAssist the Executive Sous Chef in preparing reports, budgeting, and forecasting for kitchen operations.\nParticipate in recruitment, appraisals, and performance evaluations of culinary staff.\nMaintain documentation of recipes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training manuals.\n\n Benefits:\n\n Seniority\nAccommodation\nFood\nInsurance\nAnd other attractive benefits.\n\n Expected Profile of Candidates \n\n Work History:\n\n Working experience in high-end kitchens for 3 to 5 years\nSenior Chef de Partie or Junior/Sous Chef in resorts or fine dining for 2 years\n\n Skills & Knowledge:\n\n General & Technical Skills \n\n 3–5 years of working experience in high-end kitchens, including 2+ years as Senior Chef de Partie or Junior/Sous Chef in resorts or fine dining.\nStrong background in farm-to-table cuisine, scratch cooking, classical techniques, and authentic Cambodian/Asian flavors.\nProven ability to run the pass, manage line service, and train/mentor line cooks and commis chefs.\nPractical knowledge of portioning, yield management, daily stock rotation, and waste reduction.\nCertified in HACCP or local health and sanitation standards with strict enforcement on the line.\nCulinary Arts diploma, trade certification, or equivalent practical apprenticeship.\n\n Soft Skills \n\n Ability to stand for long shifts in hot environments and work rotating schedules (weekends, holidays, split shifts).\n\n How to Apply\n\n If you are interested, please submit your CV & Cover Letter with your SALARY EXPECTATION to detail information below: \nThe subject of the email shall be Sous Chef\nTo Email, Office address and contact number that provided in the contact details.\nNote! 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