Chamila Hewage
Galle,Southern
Summary
Maintaining and implementing the standard operating procedures in the restaurant and bar.Managing the opening and closing duties of cashiering,restocking items,ordering ingredients.Managing the inventory of alcohol.Consistently adhered to quality expectations and anticipating guest service needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurent And Bar Supervisor
Le Grand Hotel
30,Park Road,Kaluwella,Galle,Srilanka
11.2018 - Current
- Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 80 customers daily
Bar Captain
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa
Bahrain,11538,Seef,Kingdom Of Bahrain
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Bartender
Divan Hotel
Gulan Street,Erbil Kurdistan,Region Of Iraq
11.2011 - 03.2015
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bar Waiter
Heritance Ahungalla Hotel
Aitken Spence,Ahungalla,Galle,Srilanka
04.2006 - 10.2011
- Maintained clean and organized bar area.
- Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts.
- Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
- Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider, and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Collected dirty flatware and glassware to deliver to sanitizing station.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 50 customers daily
Education
Studied Up To Advanced Level
Mahinda College
Galle,SrilankaSkills
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Food Handling
- Team Direction
- Front of House Management
- Building Morale
- Menu Updating
- Hospitality Management
- Drink Consistency
- Proficiency in Mixology
- Coffee Making Skills,Late Arts
Languages
Sinhalese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Restaurent And Bar Supervisor
Le Grand Hotel
11.2018 - Current
Bar Captain
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa
07.2015 - 10.2018
Bartender
Divan Hotel
11.2011 - 03.2015
Bar Waiter
Heritance Ahungalla Hotel
04.2006 - 10.2011
Studied Up To Advanced Level
Mahinda College