Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Sasanka Premathilaka

Sasanka Premathilaka

Summary

Dedicated and organised Operations Manager and effective leader with over 10 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organisation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operations General Manager

Mind cafe and Restaurant
Dubai
12.2017 - Current
  • Inspired and motivated first-class teams through outstanding mentoring and development schemes.
  • Utilised detailed expertise in performance metrics to implement key process improvements for continued company progression.
  • Headed up strategic process planning for streamlined operations, enabling effective, timely project progression.
  • Assessed commerciality of Restaurant operations, implementing necessary improvements to grow productivity and profits.
  • Cut company operating budgets through improved staffing, resourcing and inventory management.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Worked constructively with sales team generating new business opportunities and supporting company growth.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.

Operations General Manager

The Pizza club
Dubai
08.2020 - Current

Operations General Manager

Frank and Stein Restaurant
Sharjah
10.2021 - 10.2023

Operations General Manager

JOMO Restaurant
Dubai
05.2020 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Noods Town Restaurant
Dubai
10.2021 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Outdated Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
10.2021 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Burger King
Dubai, UAE
09.2013 - 09.2017

Education

High School Diploma - BSC

Gurukula college
sri lanka
01.2002 - 01.2004

Foundation degree - Bsc

Open university
Nawala, Sri lanka
01.2005 - 01.2007

Diploma - Diploma in Bussiness

National Academy
Dubai / UAE
08.2022 - 10.2022

Skills

  • Multi-site operations
  • Business process re-engineering
  • Lean methodologies
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Financial and cash flow analyses
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Restaurant operations expertise
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • High-pressure environments

Certification

  • Foundation of Management Program
  • Crew Trainer program
  • Basic Food Hygiene Program
  • Food safety program
  • Officially certified for safety reference for Dubai Business Managers
  • Business Management
  • Business Information Technology

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Restaurant Opening set up
  • Staff Management
  • Cost control
  • Multi unit Management
  • Administrative Skills
  • Developing Budgets
  • Time Management
  • Effective Planning

Timeline

Diploma - Diploma in Bussiness

National Academy
08.2022 - 10.2022

Operations General Manager

Frank and Stein Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Noods Town Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Outdated Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2023

Operations General Manager

The Pizza club
08.2020 - Current

Operations General Manager

JOMO Restaurant
05.2020 - 10.2023

Operations General Manager

Mind cafe and Restaurant
12.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager

Burger King
09.2013 - 09.2017

Foundation degree - Bsc

Open university
01.2005 - 01.2007

High School Diploma - BSC

Gurukula college
01.2002 - 01.2004
Sasanka Premathilaka