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
2024.04 - 2025.06
- 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
2019.05 - 2024.04
- 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
2016.03 - 2019.05
- 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
2014.01 - 2016.01
- 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
2011.01 - 2013.01
COMMI 1
Medhufushi Island Resort
Madhufushi, Maldives
2009.01 - 2011.01
Commis chef
Shaqab Abela catering services
Ras Laffan , Qatar
2007.07 - 2008.08
Education
Diploma - International Cookery & Pastry
Asian Lanka Hotel School
Sri Lanka /Colombo 2002.03 - 2003.03
G.C.E O/L Examination - Field of study
St. John Bosco's College
Sri Lanka Hatton 1990.01 - 2001.12
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
2024.04 - 2025.06
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
Leto Restaurant & Café
2019.05 - 2024.04
CHEF DE PARTIE
The Candy Bar Restaurant
2016.03 - 2019.05
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
Reem Al Bawadi Restaurant
2014.01 - 2016.01
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
Golden Mall Restaurant
2011.01 - 2013.01
COMMI 1
Medhufushi Island Resort
2009.01 - 2011.01
Commis chef
Shaqab Abela catering services
2007.07 - 2008.08
Diploma - International Cookery & Pastry
Asian Lanka Hotel School
2002.03 - 2003.03
G.C.E O/L Examination - Field of study
St. John Bosco's College
1990.01 - 2001.12