Our Team

Director

Sophany, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has over 9 years professional experience working with young adults at various NGOs. Her roles have included social work management, community development, education, vocational training and professional counseling.

She started with EGBOK in 2016 as a Social Department Supervisor, later in 2018 she was promoted as Deputy Director in charge of the social and education departments. At SPOONS Cambodia Organization, Sophany will be the Executive Director in charge of the daily management of Spoons Café and Spoons Organization.

Deputy Director

Sambo, is originally from Banteay Meanchey province. His journey began in 2012 after high school when he pursued vocational training in Restaurant & Bar Management at Ecole D'hôtellerie Et Tourisme Paul Dubrule. He even enjoyed a vibrant 2-month internship in Thailand. Following that, he showcased his skills at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, starting as a server and swiftly rising to F&B Captain at their French fine-dining restaurant. Joining the EGBOK team in 2017, Sombo moved from restaurant supervisor to the education department in 2019, completing a Diploma in Hospitality Management and becoming an education coordinator. His journey continued during SPOONS Cambodia's transition in 2021, where he assumed the role of Program Manager, and now, due to his exceptional leadership, Sombo proudly serves as Deputy Director.

Accounting and Admin Supervisor

Bunty is originally from Kralanh district, Siem Reap province. After graduating high school in 2013, she received a scholarship from Pepy Empowering Youth for two years. During her studies, she worked as a volunteer to survey school dropouts and hygiene at local community schools. From 2013 - 2017, she pursued her bachelor's degree in accounting at Vanda Institute. Prior to joining EGBOK in July 2017, Bunty gained experience as an accountant with a local non-profit organization.

Presently, she’s pursuing with SPOONS Cambodia Organization as Accounting and Admin Supervisor.

Restaurant Supervisor

Teav is originally from Siem Reap. She started her journey as a volunteer and later became a teacher at the Heart Foundation Free Learning English Center for 3 years. Teav joined EGBOK's class of 2015-2016, and after graduation, she served as a waitress at Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor for a year and at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa for over a year. Joining EGBOK in August 2018 as a Housekeeping Trainer, Teav brought valuable hospitality experience to the team. In 2021, during our transition, she was promoted to Social Work Supervisor, showcasing her leadership skills and social skills. Presently, Teav shines as our Restaurant Supervisor, displaying outstanding leadership qualities.

Social Work Assistant

Doeurn is originally from Srei Snom district, Siem Reap province. In 2020, she graduated high school and received a scholarship from PEPY Empowering Youth in 2021. Currently, she is a junior student at (PUC) Pannasastra University of Cambodia in Siem Reap. In January 2022, she started a 9-month internship with SPOONS Cambodia Organization and got offered a full-time job after completing her internship with SPOONS as an assistant to Social Work Supervisor.

Administrator Assistant

Chiy is from Varin District in Siem Reap province. She graduated from Varin high school in 2020, after graduation she received a scholarship from PEPY Empowering Youth to continue her study. After graduating from PEPY 1 year program in computer class, English language, and soft skills in 2021, she applied for an internship program with SPOONS Cambodia Organization in January 2022. Nowadays, Chiy is a full-time staff as an Administrator Assistant with SPOONS and is a junior student majoring in Bachelor of Law at Build Bright University.

Head Chef & Culinary Trainer

Vuthy is originally from Siem Reap province and has more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen. In 2002 he started as a cook in Sofitel Phokeethra Golf & Spa. In 2008 he moved to Somvadevi Hotel as a Pastry Chef and Baker, one year later he went to Greece to work for Piccazzo Hotel as a Demi Chef. After coming back to Cambodia, he worked as a Sous Chef at Sofitel Phokeethra Golf & Spa.

From 2020 until 2021, he joined SPOONS Cambodia as the Head Chef and Cook Trainer, then moved to Angkor Parves during the pandemic. In July 2023, he decided to return to SPOONS and rejoin our family again, he is now in charge of training the culinary students at SPOONS Cambodia Organization and managing the kitchen operations at SPOONS Café.

Sous Chef and Culinary Trainer

Kuntheary is an alumnus of Sala Bai Training School in 2009-2010. She has more than 11 years of experience as a Chef. She started her internship at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort as a cook trainee in 2010 and was hired to be a full-time cook helper before getting promoted to be a senior cook in 2019.

Currently she is a Chef Assistant at SPOONS Café and Restaurant and also a culinary trainer at SPOONS Cambodia Organization.

Assistant Head Chef and Culinary Trainer

Sam Oath is Sala Bai Training School’s alumni from 2010-2011. She has more than 9 years of experience as a Chef. She started her internship at Raffle Grand d’Hotel and La Résidence d'Angkor as a cook trainee in 2011 and was hired to be a full-time cook helper at Borey Angkor Hotel from 2011 to 2014. In 2017, she joined SPOONS Café Restaurant’s team as Sous Chef until 2019.

In July 2023, she decided to rejoin our family as Assistant Head Chef and Culinary Trainer.

Hospitality Trainer

Chivorn is originally from Siem Reap, he was our alumni (EBGOK scholar 2015-2016) under the course of Food and Beverage and Housekeeping. He started his internship at Park Hyatt Siem Reap in Food and Beverage Service and Housekeeping department, then was hired to be a full-time staff with the position of Food and Beverage Service Attendant. After SPOONS reopen, Chivorn was hired as a Hospitality Trainer at SPOONS Cambodia Organization.

Restaurant Supervisor

Panha is our EGBOK Alumni intake 2012-2013, he is originally from Kandal province. After graduating from high school in 2012, he went to Sala Bai Hotel and Restaurant School under the sponsor of EGBOK Mission from 2012 to 2013 including Semester at Sea Scholarship to Hong Kong and Vietnam for 10 days. In 2013, he worked as a server at several restaurants in Siem Reap before working at Amansara Hotel and Resort as a server and bartender in 2016. In May 2023, Panha decided to return and contribute to SPOONS Cambodia as a Hospitality Trainer and Restaurant Supervisor.

Hospitality Trainer

Sinuon is originally from Tbong Khom province. She was our alumni (EBGOK scholar 2016-2017) under the course of Housekeeping and F&B. After completing the course in 2017, she was an intern at Phum Baitong Resort and Spa. Then she was hired at Angkor Palace Resort and Spa as a Housekeeping Clerk. In 2019, she was promoted to a Housekeeping Coordinator at Memoire Resort and Spa before hired as a Housekeeping Supervisor at FCC Angkor by Avani. In 2021, Sinuon joined SPOONS as a Housekeeping Trainer.

Cook Assistant

Narong joined EGBOK in October 2012 as a part-time housekeeper.

She ensures that our facility is kept clean and tidy so that students can focus on their studies. In the afternoon, Narong works at a local café in Siem Reap.

Narong has two sons and hopes to own a small business one day.

Her favorite thing about working at EGBOK is watching the students learn throughout the year and receive jobs after graduating.

She’s recently promoted as a Cook Helper at Spoons Cambodia Organization.

Cook Assistant

Phan is originally from Siem Reap province. For education background, he only finished grade 7. Phan is our alumni (EBGOK scholar 2019-2021) under the course of Culinary. After graduating, he become our full time staff working as a Cook Assistant at SPOONS Café and Restaurant. Phan is a very helpful and friendly guy, he also assist our culinary students if they have any questions at the kitchen.

Restaurant Server

Cha is originally from Siem Reap province and is the eldest child in her family of 9 members. She had graduated high-school in 2017 and is our alumni (EBGOK scholar 2019-2021) under the course of Food and Beverage and Housekeeping. After graduating, she become our full time staff working as a Restaurant Server at SPOONS Café and Restaurant.

Restaurant Server

Tongoul is originally from Rotanakiri province and she is from Kreung (Khmer: គ្រឹង; Krung), an ethnic group that live in Cambodia, mainly in Ratanakiri Province. For education background, she only finished grade 8. Tongoul is our alumni (EBGOK scholar 2019-2021) under the course of Food and Beverage and Housekeeping. After graduating, she become our full time staff working as a Restaurant Server at SPOONS Café and Restaurant. Tongoul is a very charming and helpful girl, she has been helping a lot around the restaurant and the training campus.

English Teacher

Vithuon is from Kompong Thom province but moved to live in Siem Reap in 2016. Currently, he is in his senior year at the University of South-East Asia majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language. He has been a teacher since 2019 with young adult learners.

From 2019-2020, he was an English teacher at Wat Damnak Learning Center teaching Beginner, Elementary, and Pre-intermediate classes. From 2020-2022, he was an English teacher at U-Smart International School, teaching young learners from ages 6 -14 before starting his new job at SPOONS Cambodia Organization as an English teacher to our young adult students age from 18 to 24 years old.

Gardener

Tai is originally from Siem Reap. He has 3 children and has a passion for gardening and farming. He is a part of “The Green Farmers Siem Reap Association” and currently he is a part-time gardener at SPOONS Cambodia.