ASHAN PERERA
SHA,UAE
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in leadership proficiency and finance management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in decisive decision-making, department management, and staff complaint management. Proficient in performance appraisals, personnel training, and team supervision, with a focus on motivational mastery and communication excellence. Adept at KPI tracking, production reporting, and time-management using Microsoft Excel. Committed to fostering a productive work environment through critical-thinking and active listening.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team leader
swift Restaurants Management LLC
Sharjah, UAE
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies for improved performance level across the team.
- Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Handled employee grievances professionally, minimising potential workplace disputes.
- Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
- Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
Commis chef
Jetwing sea
Negombo, Sri lanka
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Periodically cleaned kitchen stations in line with sanitation regulations.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
Commis chef
Jetwing hotels
Negombo, sri lanka
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
- Contributed to kitchen revenue through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimisation.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
Kitchen steward
Club hotel dolphin
Negombo, sri lanka
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Washed dishes using dishwasher to expedite cleaning process.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Swept and mopped floors, contributing to overall kitchen cleanliness.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
Education
Associate of Arts - G.C.E O/L
Seventh day Adventist high school
Colombo,sir LankaSkills
- Decisive decision-making
- Leadership proficiency
- Finance management
- Department management
- Staff complaint management
- Performance appraisals
- Initiative taking
- Personnel training
- Microsoft Excel
- Time-management
- Motivational mastery
- KPI tracking
- Production reporting
- Staff management
- Communication excellence
- Critical-thinking
- Active listening
- Team supervision
Languages
English,Hindi,Sinhala
Elementary
Affiliations
- Singer
Knowledge
Food handling basic knowledge, HACCP knowledge,Chinese cuisine,Italian cuisine, indian cusine ,western cuisine and culinary art
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team leader
swift Restaurants Management LLC
06.2022 - Current
Commis chef
Jetwing sea
04.2017 - 07.2019
Commis chef
Jetwing hotels
12.2011 - 03.2013
Kitchen steward
Club hotel dolphin
01.2010 - 03.2011
Associate of Arts - G.C.E O/L
Seventh day Adventist high school
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