Sanjaya Viraj Gamage
Dubai Sports City,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Talented leader offering over 7 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Capable of motivating employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant restaurant manager
Amazone MBR Restaurant
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2023 - Current
- Encouraged feedback from restaurant customers, using insights to implement positive process changes.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, maintaining knowledgeable service teams.
- Organized special events and functions, including receptions, parties and corporate lunches.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.
- Effectively managed payroll and HR processes, including paperwork completion for new hires and terminations.
- Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Coordinating pre opening restaurant ( Smacks Hamburgers UK)
Senior Barista and Restaurant Supervisor
Amazonecafe Motorcity
Dubai
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Created a safe environment for guests and staff, ensuring adherence to COSHH and HACCP standards across all tasks.
- Produced high-volume coffee orders quickly and accurately, meeting customer demand.
- Used excellent memorization skills to maintain extensive drinks menu, ingredients and recipe knowledge.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, motivational coaching.
- Strategically planned and reviewed restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
- Provided administrative support to upper management through inventory reporting, budget governance and payroll management.
- Conducted training sessions with staff in POS system and restaurant best practices, improving workforce talent and efficiency.
- Quickly identified problem situations, skilfully resolving incidents to maintain satisfaction of involved parties.
- Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
Commis
Texas de Brazil MOE
Dubai
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
- Contributed to kitchen revenue through effective ingredients cost control and waste minimisation.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
Accounts Assistant
Jade Green Boutique Hotel
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Updated GRN(Goods Receive Note) and Purchasing Order
- Cashier Balance and Checking
- Controlled Debtors and Creditors of Accounts
- Update Bin Card and Stock Ledgers
- Processed Monthly Bank Reconciliation
- Store Keeping and Purchasing
- Completed daily Food Cost and Month end Food Cost Summary
- Followed Computing Accounts Packages.
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
Accounts Clark
Peacock Beach Hotel Srilanka
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
02.2015 - 12.2017
- I have Followed Computing Accounts Package of MYOB and Scienter packages
- Completed daily Food Cost and Month end Food Cost Summary
- Update Bin Card and Stock Ledgers
- Processed Monthly Bank Reconciliation
- Updated GRN(Goods Receive Note) and Purchasing Order
- Controlled Debtors and Creditors of Accounts.
- Negotiated favorable contracts to reduce purchasing costs.
Education
Alison
06.2023 - 05.2023
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DMCC Coffee Center
12.2019 - 05.2019
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Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 05.2013
Person in Charge - Advanced - HACCP Food Safety Hygiene
Emirates International Accreditation Center
United Arab Emirates 01.2024 - 01.2024
Skills
- Recruitment
- Customer Service
- Barista
- Restaurant Management
- Basic Accounting
- Food preparation and safety
- Cost-controls
- Strong work ethic
Personal Information
Age: 25th May, 1996
Custom
Ritson Vaz, Amazonecafe LLC, +971-506681325, ritzon@amazonecafe.ae
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Elementary
Portuguese
Beginner
Sinhalese
Native
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Foot ball
- Travelling
Certification
- HACCP Food and Safety Hygiene Certificate (PIC): Certified in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles for ensuring food safety and hygiene standards as a Person in Charge (PIC).
- Basic Accounts Certificate, AAT Sri Lanka: Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Sri Lanka for foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
- Diploma in Coffee Presentation and Serving Skills: Certified in the art of coffee presentation and service, covering techniques for preparing and serving quality coffee beverages with style and proficiency.
Timeline
Person in Charge - Advanced - HACCP Food Safety Hygiene
Emirates International Accreditation Center
01.2024 - 01.2024
Alison
06.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant restaurant manager
Amazone MBR Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
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DMCC Coffee Center
12.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Barista and Restaurant Supervisor
Amazonecafe Motorcity
11.2019 - 01.2023
Commis
Texas de Brazil MOE
03.2019 - 10.2019
Accounts Assistant
Jade Green Boutique Hotel
12.2018 - 01.2019
Accounts Clark
Peacock Beach Hotel Srilanka
02.2015 - 12.2017
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Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 05.2013
- HACCP Food and Safety Hygiene Certificate (PIC): Certified in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles for ensuring food safety and hygiene standards as a Person in Charge (PIC).
- Basic Accounts Certificate, AAT Sri Lanka: Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Sri Lanka for foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
- Diploma in Coffee Presentation and Serving Skills: Certified in the art of coffee presentation and service, covering techniques for preparing and serving quality coffee beverages with style and proficiency.
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