1. Sanjeewa Perera
P.O.Box – 213192, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: 00971 502410156
Email: kdsperera@yahoo.com
Objective
To gain a position in a challenging culinary working environment suited to my skills and experience,
particularly which will enable me to develop my career and allow me to grow within the hospitality
industry.
Summaryof Qualifications
18 Years’ Experience in hospitality.
Thorough knowledge and ability to perform complex, difficult tasks.
Strong visual and mental ability to plan and perform complex work.
Ability to maintain and control cost.
Ability to maintain attention and care to prevent loss.
Great knowledge of work safety measures.
Ability to assign tasks and supervise subordinates, including helpers and students or temporary
employees.
Professional Experience
Burj Al Arab - (World’s Most Luxurious Hotel)
Chef de Cuisine – (Garde Manger) – June 2014 /To date
Work with the Executive Chef on managing all functions of the food production and quality
improvement
Assist the Executive Chef in designing, implementing and overseeing special events and special
promotions
Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality in all kitchens
Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets
and current trends
Monitor local competitors and compare their operation with the hotels food production operation
Coordinate daily tasks with Executive Sous Chef
Ordering Items for the day today operation.(Adaco system)
2. Maintaining the time attendance system.
Ensure that the staff is trained properly in accordance to the hotel policies and procedure.
To perform all the daily tasks to the consistent high standard in line with both departmental and
brand standards
HACCP procedure requirements & carry out regular hygiene checks required.
Preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and
standardized menu guideline
Burj Al Arab - (World’s Most Luxurious Hotel)
Sous Chef - January 2012 / May 2014
Junior Sous Chef - February 2010 / December 2011
Marriott Dubai Harbour hotel & Suites - Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina, Dubai - February 2009 / January 2010
( Garde Manger )
Emirates Harbour Hotel - Dubai Marina
Senior Chef de Partie - April 2007 / January 2009
Burj Al Arab - (World’s Most Luxurious Hotel)
Chef de Partie - February 2006 / April 2007
Demi Chef de Partie - January 2005 / January 2006
Commis I - September 2003 / December 2004
Commis II - February 2003 / August 2003
Commis III - July 2002 / January 2003
Air Port Garden Hotel - Sri Lanka -
( Taj Group Hotels )
Commis III - Worked in the Garde Manger - 1998 / 2001
3. Education Qualification–
International cookery course at Asia Lanka International Hotel School in 1997
Professional Cookery & Culinary Art - National Apprentice and Industrial Authority – Sri Lanka
( 3 Years Cookery Course )
Passed General Certificate of Education in Advanced Level Examination – Sri Lanka
General Certificate of Education in Ordinary Level Examination – Sri Lanka
Achievements– CulinaryCompetitions
Silver Medal – Canape Presentation , The Emirates Salon Culinary – 2015
Bronze Medal – Canape Presentation, The Emirates Salon Culinary – 2007
Silver Medal – Canape Presentation , The Emirates Salon Culinary - 2006
Bronze Medal – Canape Presentation , The Emirates Salon Culinary – 2005
Gold Medal – Four Plated Appetizers, Junior Chef of the Year – 2004,2005
Gold Medal – Five Course Gourmet Menu , The Emirates Salon Culinary -2003
Development
PIC Level 3 - Supervising Food Safety in Catering (Burj Al Arab)
PIC Level 2 - Food Hygiene Training – Burj Al Arab
Health & Safety and Fire – Burj Al Arab
Training on ADACO system – Burj Al Arab
Training on Individual Development Plan – Burj Al Arab
Skills
Computer proficient
English Speaker, Native Sinhalese
Interpersonal skills & ability
Effective communicator &Customer oriented
Well organized
4. Personal Information
Date of Birth : 4th June 1979
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Married
Nationality : : Sri Lankan
Reference
Chef Renald Epie
Executive Sous Chef – Burj Al Arab
Dubai – U.A.E
renald.epie@jumeirah.com
Contact: 00971505008346