Shehan Jeewantha Warakulasooriya Fernando
Bucharest,Romania
Summary
Passionate and dependable cook with 5+ years of international experience across high-volume restaurants and hotels in Sri Lanka, Dubai, and Romania. Proficient in food preparation, hygiene, kitchen operations, and team leadership. Known for reliability, consistency, and dedication to delivering exceptional dishes under pressure. Ready to contribute to a professional kitchen team with energy, skill, and respect for food safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef de Partie
Crystal Palace Hotel
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Bucharest, Romania
- Prepared hot and cold dishes for daily service and events
- Supported team under pressure with calm, efficient teamwork
- Received strong letter of recommendation for attitude and skill
- Bucharest, Romania
Demi Chef / 1st Commi
Galle Fort Restaurants Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Worked as 1st Commi (2 years), then promoted to Demi Chef
- Managed ingredient preparation, portioning, and food storage
- Ensured compliance with hygiene and food safety standards
- Received excellent reference letter from management
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pizza Maker
800 Degrees Pizza Italy Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Burjuman, Dubai
- Cooked pizzas using gas, electric, and wood-fired ovens
- Maintained hygiene and dietary compliance
- Operated ovens and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Burjuman, Dubai
Kitchen Helper
Sanmali Beach Hotel
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Marawila, Sri Lanka
- Supported chefs with steaming, frying, and plating
- Maintained dish area and cleanliness of equipment
- Marawila, Sri Lanka
Education
Certificate in International Cookery -
Asia Lanka Vocational and International Training Centre
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka05.2015
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
St. Xavier's Central College
Marawila, Sri Lanka01.2014
Skills
- High-level food preparation and presentation
- Knowledge of Sri Lankan, Italian, and international cuisines
- Recipe development and menu planning
- Inventory and stock rotation (FIFO method)
- Strong knife skills and portioning techniques
- Food hygiene and HACCP compliance
- Operation of ovens, grills, fryers, and sous vide machines
- Fast food and fine dining experience
Accomplishments
- Reduced food waste by 20% through improved inventory handling
- Trained 4 new kitchen staff in prep and hygiene standards
Mobile
- +40 729 589 061, RO
- +94 772 935 667, LK
Personal Information
- Title: Demi Chef de Partie
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Languages
- Sinhala, Native
- English, Advanced (spoken and written)
References
- Crystal Palace Hotel, Bucharest, Romania, Mr. Florin Badita, Hotel Manager, +40 722 202 966, 06/24/25
- Galle Fort Restaurants Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Manager - Human Resources, +94 76 160 1995, 09/23/22
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring international cuisines and cooking styles
- Culinary travel and food street culture
- Watching cooking competitions (MasterChef, Hell's Kitchen)
- Fusion recipe experiments and nutrition-based meals
- Cricket and hiking
- Volunteer cooking at community events
Organisational Managerial Skills
- Organised kitchen prep stations and ingredient workflows
- Maintained stock accuracy and cleanliness standards
Digital Competence
- Basic user of Excel (stock sheets, kitchen logs)
- Familiar with kitchen display and digital tracking systems
Timeline
Demi Chef de Partie
Crystal Palace Hotel
07.2023 - Current
Demi Chef / 1st Commi
Galle Fort Restaurants Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
Pizza Maker
800 Degrees Pizza Italy Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Kitchen Helper
Sanmali Beach Hotel
02.2016 - 03.2017
Certificate in International Cookery -
Asia Lanka Vocational and International Training Centre
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
St. Xavier's Central College
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