‘The Stop’ is a half Khmer / half English owned company, established in June 2015. We currently have two Western style Café / Rest Stop situated at Pich Nil on Highway 4, midway between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and at Prey Pros, close to Kampong Thom, on Highway 6. We are looking a Head Chef at our Prey Pros branch. The successful applicant will be in charge of an expanding team, currently of 8 staff, but with plans to increase this. He/she will be expected to oversee the expansion of the kitchen and will have opportunities for promotion and progression during the planned expansion of the business to include other new outlets elsewhere in Cambodia and beyond. We serve a wide range of Western, Khmer and Chinese cuisine - to a high standard and with attention to presentation, but with a rapid service, to cope with the limited stopping times of coaches and minibuses. This makes for both a challenging and exciting working environment. Boring it is not! An excellent salary will be paid to the successful applicant - the precise figures depending on experience. High quality accommodation and food will be provided for free, together with other benefits. Responsibilities • Prepare, cook and present food to the high standards required by the Owners and Management Team • Supervise and instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food • Deal efficiently with the pressure of cooking quality food to tight deadlines for large groups of customers arriving in coaches and minibuses. • Arrange and prepare set menus for groups booking in advance. • Check the quality of food products to ensure that standards are met • Arrange production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely preparation of food • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff • Collaborate with the Owners and the Management Team to plan and develop recipes and menus. • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies of food and beverages • Order and maintain inventory of food and beverages needed to ensure optimum sales • Liaise with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies • Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality every day. • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations • Liaise with the Management Team re new kitchen equipment purchases and repairs. • Package food for takeaway orders, as required • Replenish food in display cabinets • Supervise (and perform as required) cleaning duties such as wiping down work surfaces, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, sweeping and mopping, as required to keep kitchen area clean

• Preferably at least 10 years experience of working in a professional kitchen - with previous experience as a Head Chef or as a Sous Chef in a large kitchen. • A broad knowledge of cooking and preparing Western and Khmer food, is essential, with experience of Chinese cuisine an advantage • Some experience of working as a pastry chef would be an advantage. • A fair knowledge of English is essential - with good English an advantage. • Some knowledge of Mandarin would be an advantage. • Experience in planning, budgeting, and purchasing of food and beverages • Good knowledge and understanding of organising a kitchen, ordering and maintaining an inventory of food and beverages • Proven knowledge of hygiene standards • Able to work well and lead a team under pressure. • Self motivated and with strong leadership and management skill – with ability to work well both alone and unsupervised and as head of a team • Creative and innovative – with the ability and imagination to create new dishes and develop the menu as the business expands • Honest, positive, self-motivated, responsible, hardworking and organized Please apply by email to Vy at the email address below, attaching an up to date CV. Or call him on the number below, if you require any further information.