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SUDEERA KAHADAWAARACHCHI

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Pastry Chef with over 10 years of experience in creating innovative desserts for fine dining and events. Expertise in artisan breads, pastries, chocolates, and confections, combined with advanced pastry techniques and food safety knowledge. Proven ability to enhance culinary experiences through creativity in menu development and collaboration in kitchen operations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE

Matter I-Coffee Grand store
Dubai , UAE
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Seasonally updated menu to reflect fresh ingredients and seasonal trends.
  • Trained junior staff to uphold quality standards and managed scheduling effectively.
  • Monitored food costs to ensure profitability while sourcing high-quality ingredients.
  • Assisted in stock control to reduce waste and increase profitability.

SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE

Leto Restaurant & Café
Dubai, UAE
05.2019 - 04.2024
  • I ran the pastry kitchen. I bought ingredients and checked what we had in stock.
  • Created appealing displays of food items, encouraging customers to consider making additional purchases..
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with staff across the business.
  • Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.

CHEF DE PARTIE

The Candy Bar Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted pastry chef in preparing desserts, ensuring strict adherence to recipes.
  • Contributed innovative ideas for new dessert concepts and flavour profiles.
  • Kept pastry kitchen clean and organized while following food safety standards.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in preparing banquets and events, leading to successful large-scale services.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times.
  • Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Golden Mall Restaurant
Sri Lanka
01.2011 - 01.2013

COMMI 1

Medhufushi Island Resort
Madhufushi, Maldives
01.2009 - 01.2011

Commis chef

Shaqab Abela catering services
Ras Laffan , Qatar
07.2007 - 08.2008

Education

Diploma - International Cookery & Pastry

Asian Lanka Hotel School
Sri Lanka /Colombo
03.2002 - 03.2003

G.C.E O/L Examination - Field of study

St. John Bosco's College
Sri Lanka Hatton
01.1990 - 12.2001

Skills

    Quality Control: perfection in every dish
    HACCP: safety first
    Portion control: sustainability
    Menu development: culinary experiences
    Communication: teamwork
    FIFO: freshness
    Leadership: growth
    Efficiency: high-volume production

Certification

  • TSI Quality Services Person-in-Charge Award, Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant, Dubai, 2016
  • Certificate in Food Handler, Dubai
  • Foundation Level Food Hygiene, Dubai

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Advanced
Sinhala
Fluent

Timeline

SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE

Matter I-Coffee Grand store
04.2024 - 06.2025

SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE

Leto Restaurant & Café
05.2019 - 04.2024

CHEF DE PARTIE

The Candy Bar Restaurant
03.2016 - 05.2019

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2016

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Golden Mall Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2013

COMMI 1

Medhufushi Island Resort
01.2009 - 01.2011

Commis chef

Shaqab Abela catering services
07.2007 - 08.2008

Diploma - International Cookery & Pastry

Asian Lanka Hotel School
03.2002 - 03.2003

G.C.E O/L Examination - Field of study

St. John Bosco's College
01.1990 - 12.2001

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