RAHUL DEVINDA RAJAKARUNA

A skilled chef with expertise in events and banqueting, specialising in wedding cake decorations, seasonal cakes, and 3D cake designs. Proficient in advanced patisserie techniques, sugar craft, and chocolatier expertise, ensuring exceptional pastry aesthetics. Demonstrates resilience during long shifts and remains calm under pressure while leading teams to create innovative menus and recipes. Adept at food costing and maintaining good hygiene practices, supported by strong IT knowledge, including MS Office applications and Adobe Photoshop for 3D printing and editing. Career goals include further enhancing culinary skills and contributing to high-profile culinary events.

Creative professional with focus on pastry arts, bringing refined touch to culinary creations. Capable of developing innovative recipes and ensuring top-notch presentation, leveraging deep understanding of flavours and textures. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through consistent quality and unique dessert offerings.

• Certificate of the World Association of Chefs Societies.
• Jonier, Member of SLHPA UAE.
• Member of the Hotel Asia, the International Culinary Challenge
• Member of the Chef Guild of Sri Lanka
• Salon Du Chocolate De Patissiere Certificate-Marshall

• Cricket And Badminton

• P.A., Chamal Amarasinghe, Executive Cluster, Chamal.perera@ceylonhotels.net, +94 812 233 026, +9476700720, Ceylon Hotels Sri Lanka, Pastry Chef, Kendy, Sri Lanka, Queens Hotel Kendy Company, Web – www.queenshotel.lk
• K.A.C., Prasad, Director of Culinary-VP ECG East Coast, kacprasad@miramaralaraqah.ae, +971 9 244 9994, +971 50 424 4830, ISLHPA UAE PRESIDENT Miramar Al Adah Beach Resort, Fujairah, U.A.E, P.O. Box 5218, Fax:+97192449995, Website: http://www.miramaralaraqah.com

Gulfood Open Showpiece (2016) - Merit Award, 

Gulfood Four Plated Desserts Ala Carte (2016) - Silver Award

Gulfood Four Plated Desserts Ala Carte (2017) - Bronze Award 

East Coast Salon Culinary MIRAMAR (2018) - Gold Award 

Gulfood Wedding Cake Decorating (2018) - Silver Award

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• English Course ESOFT Language College, Sri Lanka (2011)
• English Course Regent Language School, Sri Lanka (2012)

• Ensure quality standards in food and service.
• Creatively pastry work and decoration on all wedding and custom cakes, as well as desserts.
• Wedding Cake Decorating and preparation. Intermediate to Advanced Level work.
• Assist with customer service, cake consultations, ordering, and other customer service as required.
• Work in a team environment with a high degree of professionalism while handling multiple priorities to produce efficient service.
• Responsible for submitting orders for food and supplies necessary for running the kitchen; Managed plating and garnishing for all dishes.
• Control and prevent food waste following HACCP.
• Review daily stock of case items to determine items to refill using date, texture, and FIFO standards.
• Augment culinary skills and gain hands-on business experiences to advance professional career in culinary arts and hospitality.
• Delegate responsibilities to culinary and service teams in a fast-pace, ever-changing environment focusing on customer satisfaction and productivity.