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Asanka Shayaman Sarathchandra

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
02.2024 - 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
09.2022 - 02.2024

Pastry Sous Chef

Hotel Galadari
11.2021 - 07.2022

Pastry Chef De Partie

GOLDEN RIDGE NUWARA ELIYA
02.2020 - 07.2021

Pastry Chef De Partie

Galadari hotel colombo
04.2018 - 02.2020

Pastry Chef De Partie

cove Rotana ras al-Khaimah
02.2017 - 01.2018

Pastry Chef De Parte

Al Ain Rotana
09.2014 - 02.2017

Demi Chef De Partie

AL AIN ROTANA
09.2012 - 09.2014

Commis II

Safer Doha Hotel
04.2010 - 09.2012

COMMIS II

AL AIN ROTANA
08.2009 - 04.2010

COMMI III

AL AIN ROTANA
08.2008 - 02.2009

Housekeeping Attendant

AL AIN ROTANA
06.2007 - 08.2008

Education

Some College - PASS THE O/L 2006

WATTAGAMA CENTRAL COLLEGE
Sri Lanka, Kandy
01.1994 - 12.2006

Skills

Desserts knowledge

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
  • Hotel.

  • 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.
  • Internships

  • Cross Training as Pastry Chef, Media Rotana , Dubai. September 2013 - October 2013

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

Computer office basics & Designing

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
02.2024 - Current

Pastry Sous Chef

Fujairah Rotana Hotel
09.2022 - 02.2024

Pastry Sous Chef

Hotel Galadari
11.2021 - 07.2022

Pastry Chef De Partie

GOLDEN RIDGE NUWARA ELIYA
02.2020 - 07.2021

Pastry Chef De Partie

Galadari hotel colombo
04.2018 - 02.2020
Certificates from the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs
10-2017

Pastry Chef De Partie

cove Rotana ras al-Khaimah
02.2017 - 01.2018

Sector competition of the inaugural event Dubai World HospitalityChampionship, World Trade centre

10-2014

Pastry Chef De Parte

Al Ain Rotana
09.2014 - 02.2017

Certificate from the SYSCOMS College for Essential Food Safety.,

01-2013

Demi Chef De Partie

AL AIN ROTANA
09.2012 - 09.2014
Certificate for the participation of Telephone Etiquette Training
04-2011
Certificate for the participation of COSHH Awareness Training
04-2011
Certificate for the participation of General Induction for Associates
04-2011
Certificate for the participation of HACCP Awareness Training
04-2011
Certificate for the active and successful participation at the Hospitality
04-2011

Commis II

Safer Doha Hotel
04.2010 - 09.2012

COMMIS II

AL AIN ROTANA
08.2009 - 04.2010

COMMI III

AL AIN ROTANA
08.2008 - 02.2009

Housekeeping Attendant

AL AIN ROTANA
06.2007 - 08.2008

Some College - PASS THE O/L 2006

WATTAGAMA CENTRAL COLLEGE
01.1994 - 12.2006

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Sinhalese
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Asanka Shayaman SarathchandraPastry Chef