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Asanka Shayaman Sarathchandra
Pastry Chef
Abu Dhabi
Summary
History of keeping costs under control and meeting demanding business objectives while attracting customers with tasty, beautiful dessert creations. Bringing more than 15 years' experience in culinary environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Pastry Chef
Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel
2024.02 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
- Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on the latest food safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Fostered culture of creativity and excellence in pastry department, leading to high team morale and productivity.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Pastry Sous Chef
Fujairah Rotana Hotel
2022.09 - 2024.02
Pastry Sous Chef
Hotel Galadari
2021.11 - 2022.07
Pastry Chef De Partie
GOLDEN RIDGE NUWARA ELIYA
2020.02 - 2021.07
Pastry Chef De Partie
Galadari hotel colombo
2018.04 - 2020.02
Pastry Chef De Partie
cove Rotana ras al-Khaimah
2017.02 - 2018.01
Pastry Chef De Parte
Al Ain Rotana
2014.09 - 2017.02
Demi Chef De Partie
AL AIN ROTANA
2012.09 - 2014.09
Commis II
Safer Doha Hotel
2010.04 - 2012.09
COMMIS II
AL AIN ROTANA
2009.08 - 2010.04
COMMI III
AL AIN ROTANA
2008.08 - 2009.02
Housekeeping Attendant
AL AIN ROTANA
2007.06 - 2008.08
Education
Some College - PASS THE O/L 2006
WATTAGAMA CENTRAL COLLEGE
Sri Lanka, Kandy 1994.01 - 2006.12
Skills
Desserts knowledge
Catering expertise
Restaurant background
Pastry preparation
Recipe development
French baking techniques
Whole-grain baking
Employee training
World cuisine knowledge
Commercial production
Gluten-free baking
Cake decorating
Icings and fondant
Recipe creation and conversion
Management
Loss minimization
Adaptive and creative
Interpersonal Communication
Training and Development
Accomplishments
- ·Certificates from the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs
- Certificate from the SYSCOMS College for Essential Food Safety.
- Certificate for the participation of Telephone Etiquette Training at Safir Doha Hotel.
- Certificate for the participation of COSHH Awareness Training at Safir Doha Hotel.
- Certificate for the participation of General Induction for Associates at Safir Doha
- Certificate for the participation of HACCP Awareness Training at Safir Doha Hotel.
- Certificate for the active and successful participation at the Hospitality sector
- competition of the inaugural event Dubai World Hospitality Championship 2014.
- Culinary Arts Food Expo, World Association of Chefs Societies, Colombo October 2019
- * Gold Medal for outstanding achievement in IDL Old Reserve Flambe Dessert.
- * Silver Medal for outstanding achievement in Plated Desserts.
- * Bronze Medal for outstanding achievement in Mini French Pastries.
- Dubai World Hospitality Championship, Zaabeel Palace Hospitality, Dubai.October 2014- November 2014
- Actively and successfully participated at the Hospitality Sector Competition of the
- Inaugural Event of DUBAI WORLD HOSPITALITY CHAMPIONSHIP 2014.
- Cross Training as Pastry Chef, Media Rotana , Dubai. September 2013 - October 2013
Hotel.
Internships
Certification
Certificate from the SYSCOMS College for Essential Food Safety.,
Additional Information
- Predrag Stepanovic , Executive Chef Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel Abu Dhabi.
h1002.chef@millenniumhotels.com +971502410063
- Asela Ovitigala, Executive Chef from dusitD2 Jebel Akhdhar Mountain
Adventure Resort
asela400@gmail.com | +968 9986 8992 /+94778389649
- Nishantha Adikari Pastry Chef Galadari hotel Colombo
nishanthaihg@gmail.com +96894385367 /+94773824919
- Rajesh Devdas, Executive Chef JW Hotels
chefrajeshd@gmail.com +971507681825
Software
Photoshop
Fidelio
FBM
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel
2024.02 - Current
Pastry Sous Chef
Fujairah Rotana Hotel
2022.09 - 2024.02
Pastry Sous Chef
Hotel Galadari
2021.11 - 2022.07
Pastry Chef De Partie
GOLDEN RIDGE NUWARA ELIYA
2020.02 - 2021.07
Pastry Chef De Partie
Galadari hotel colombo
2018.04 - 2020.02
Certificates from the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs
2017-10
Pastry Chef De Partie
cove Rotana ras al-Khaimah
2017.02 - 2018.01
Sector competition of the inaugural event Dubai World HospitalityChampionship, World Trade centre
2014-10
Pastry Chef De Parte
Al Ain Rotana
2014.09 - 2017.02
Certificate from the SYSCOMS College for Essential Food Safety.,
2013-01
Demi Chef De Partie
AL AIN ROTANA
2012.09 - 2014.09
Certificate for the participation of Telephone Etiquette Training
2011-04
Certificate for the participation of COSHH Awareness Training
2011-04
Certificate for the participation of General Induction for Associates
2011-04
Certificate for the participation of HACCP Awareness Training
2011-04
Certificate for the active and successful participation at the Hospitality
2011-04
Commis II
Safer Doha Hotel
2010.04 - 2012.09
COMMIS II
AL AIN ROTANA
2009.08 - 2010.04
COMMI III
AL AIN ROTANA
2008.08 - 2009.02
Housekeeping Attendant
AL AIN ROTANA
2007.06 - 2008.08
Some College - PASS THE O/L 2006
WATTAGAMA CENTRAL COLLEGE
1994.01 - 2006.12
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Sinhalese
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate