Manoj Thushara Sampath Paththiniwasam
General Manager
Galle
Summary
I started my career as a N A B Trainee Steward in 1999 from Jet Wing Light House Hotel. From there to I climbed the ladder till General Manager. I worked in Hospitality trade Over Twenty Five Years before I became a Managing Director of S L Dream Tours (Pvt) Ltd. But during High School time to I had a passion about Cookery, not only theoretically but also practically. It gave a real value after joining to Ruhunu Tourist Bureau as a F&B Trainer i I am fluent in English, as I worked in a BAE system compound for over Five years in Middle East As been Hospitality expertise over Two decades my passion is to “exceed the expectation of my Guests”.
Passionate Trainer with extensive knowledge of Food & Beverage training and proven success working with High End clients. Devoted to long-lasting and comprehensive results for every client. Trained in High standard to lookafter Highend Clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
JH Villa
10.2023 - Current
- Currently I am working as The General Manager of JH Villa, Thalpe. I began as a Resident Manager from 01st of October 2023 and got promoted as The General Manager after adding JH Beach Steak et al Fine Dining Restaurant to the Company as Second Newborn Baby.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
F&B Trainer
Southern Tourist Bureau
01.2016 - 05.2020
- I did a HOSPITALITY, FOOD & BEVERAGE Training program for the people who will start Home Stays in future upcoming activity places in down south like Knneliya, Sinharaja & etc. I was doing those training programs with the lead of Southern Tourist Bureau.
- Improved learning outcomes with application of adult learning principles in all training programs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
F&B Manager
Thaproban Pavilion & Wave
08.2018 - 03.2019
- I worked as F&B Manager in Thaproban Pavilion & Wave in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka from 01/08/2018 till 01/03/2019. This was a free opening Property. It opened on 20/12/2018. I did the free opening as F&B Manager. Staff roasters, Staff recruitment, Liquor Ordering, Staff allocations, Extra Upselling, All the Banquet & Day Out, F&B Staff Training, Operations handling were my part of responsibilities.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
- Increased revenue with targeted promotions, special events, and upselling techniques.
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Insight Resort (NKAR Travel House)
03.2017 - 07.2018
- On 07th of March 2017 to 30th of 31st of July 2018 as Restaurant and Bar Manager in Insight Resort (NKAR Travel House, Ahangama, Galle, Sri Lanka. I worked there
Assistant FOOD & BEVERAGE Executive
Koggala Beach Hotel
10.2015 - 02.2017
- 1st of October in 2015 to 28th of February in 2017, I was the Assistant FOOD & BEVERAGE Executive in Koggala Beach Hotel, Koggala, Sri Lanka. (I was the department head over there. I had to look after all the Banquet operation of Club Koggala Village too. I had 30 waiters, 06 Supervisors, 07 Barmen, 01 Bar Supervisor.)
- Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Assisted in employee appraisals, promotions and terminations based on performance reviews.
Senior Restaurant Supervisor
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Previously I worked as a Senior Restaurant Supervisor in Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel, Thalpe, Habaraduwa, and Galle. I started from 01st of October in 2014 to 30th of September in 2015.
Supervisor
CoCo Bay Boutique Resort
11.2013 - 10.2013
- I worked as a Supervisor in CoCo Bay Boutique Resort, Unawatuna from 30th of November in 2013 to 31st of October in the year 2013
Senior Steward Grade IV
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
01.2011 - 05.2013
- From 1st of January 2011 to 30st of May 2013, Worked as a Senior Steward Grade IV at Jet Wing Light House Hotel Dadella, Galle in Sri Lanka.
Senior Steward Grade IV
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
04.2011
- I got promoted as a Senior Steward Grade IV in Jet Wing Light House Hotel Galle from 01st of April 2011
Steward Grade III
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
10.2009
- Second appearance to Jet Wing Light House Hotel Dadella, Galle as a Steward Grade III from 1st of October in the Year of 2009.
Waiter
Alfal Establishment
04.2004 - 09.2009
- From 29th of April 2004 to 15th of September 2009 worked as a Waiter in a Western Compound Restaurant called Alfal Establishment in Tabouk, Saudi Arabia.
Banquet Trainee Steward
Trans Asia Hotel
11.2002 - 04.2004
- From 1st of November 2002 to 15th of April 2004 worked as a Banquet Trainee Steward at Trans Asia Hotel (Cinnamon Lake Side) Colombo.
Trainee Steward
Jet Wing Light Hotel
11.2000 - 04.2001
- 1st of November 2000 to 30th of April 2001 worked as a Trainee Steward in Jet Wing Light Hotel, Dadella, Galle Sri Lanka.
NAB TRAINEE STEWARD
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
10.1999 - 10.2000
- I started my hospitality career as a NAB TRAINEE STEWARD in Jet Wing Light House Hotel Dadella, Galle, Sri Lanka from 16th October 1999 to 15th of October 2000.
Education
G.C.E. (A/L) - Mathematics
St. Aloysius College
Galle08-1999
G.C.E. (O/L) -
St. Aloysius College
01.1995
Skills
Excellent communication
References
- Nishantha, Samarathunga, Area Tourism Development & Channel Development Manager, 0764621997, 0714401997, Southern Tourist Bureau, Galle
- Sanjeewa, Edirisinghe, CEO, 0771151898, Somnasa Group (Pvt) Ltd, Panatiyana, Weligama
Interests
Playing Cricket & Volley Ball
SPORTS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of the college cricket team in 1991 & 1992. House captain of the college sport meet in 1997. I got a BRONZE medal in Chefs Guild of Lanka (CULINARY-ART 2011) for Beer Cocktail.
COMPUTER LITERACY
- Sound Knowledge of computer application in Word, Excel & Etc
- Completed the course of tech Sri Lanka computer training program in the Year of 1999.
Disclaimer
I hereby certify and declare that the details furnished above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Certification
General Manager
Cookery Demonstrations
Cookery is my hobby from my childhood guidance of my Grand Mother. I started a Sri Lankan Traditional Cookery Demonstration Program in Galle. I have written a recipe book which include 22 recopies. Seasonal Vegetable Garden and Traditional Mud Kitchen represents ancient Sri Lankan Traditional Life Style which created a activity for the Foreigners who visit Sri Lanka for their Family holiday.
Timeline
General Manager
JH Villa
10.2023 - Current
F&B Manager
Thaproban Pavilion & Wave
08.2018 - 03.2019
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Insight Resort (NKAR Travel House)
03.2017 - 07.2018
F&B Trainer
Southern Tourist Bureau
01.2016 - 05.2020
Assistant FOOD & BEVERAGE Executive
Koggala Beach Hotel
10.2015 - 02.2017
Senior Restaurant Supervisor
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
10.2014 - 09.2015
Supervisor
CoCo Bay Boutique Resort
11.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Steward Grade IV
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
04.2011
Senior Steward Grade IV
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
01.2011 - 05.2013
Steward Grade III
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
10.2009
Waiter
Alfal Establishment
04.2004 - 09.2009
Banquet Trainee Steward
Trans Asia Hotel
11.2002 - 04.2004
Trainee Steward
Jet Wing Light Hotel
11.2000 - 04.2001
NAB TRAINEE STEWARD
Jet Wing Light House Hotel
10.1999 - 10.2000
G.C.E. (A/L) - Mathematics
St. Aloysius College
G.C.E. (O/L) -
St. Aloysius College