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Vikum Mallawa Arachchi Gamage

Vikum Mallawa Arachchi Gamage

Summary

Currently resides and working in Sri Lanka. Professional Summary I'd like to present myself as a reliable personal with a strong sense of teamwork who strives to provide better client service. A high-energy, optimistic team player with a strong desire to progress in the hospitality industry. An experienced professional with a thorough awareness of the role and responsibilities, who is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the smooth functioning of food and beverage service operations. Since I have over 10 years of hands-on experience and a proven track record of enhancing evaluation results, I am convinced that my professional experience will be an advantage to any organization I serve. Professional Qualifications Core Competences Excellent communication skills and ability to work effortlessly. Excellent expertise of food and beverage products, as well as market trends and service standards Ability to recognize and address customer issues and areas for improvement in a timely way. Ability to prioritize workload in a high-stress atmosphere and complete tasks on time. Ability to work in a multicultural environment by accepting & respecting vast and wide Cultural & the ethnic differences. Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to manage work effectively and work under minimal supervision. Capability to work with patience and flexible & highly maintain an effective communication. Ability to maintain good business relations with all employees, guests, customers, and service providers. Exceptional organizational and people-management ability with empathy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emirates Lounge Supervisor

Sri Lankan Catering,Sri Lankan Airlines, Bandaranaike International Airport
01.2018 - Current
  • Creating Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies
  • Lead and supervise the service team to ensure that all tasks are completed to the highest possible standard
  • Implement staff training programs and give appropriate advice to ensure that they can perform their obligations to a high quality


  • Take responsibility for any issues that arise and handle them head-on.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.

Team Leader

Emirates Flight catering, Emirates Airlines, Dubai International Airport
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints and anticipated potential problems by reviewing and monitoring operational issues, business flow, and associate performance
  • Have a detailed understanding of the food and beverage options to assist and guide customers
  • Ensure safety across all operational Excellent knowledge of food and beverage products, marketplace trends and service standards essential
  • On-time completion of all required health, safety, and fire inspections.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

Cinnamon Bey Hotel
07.2012 - 08.2015
  • Ensure that employees follow policies, procedures, and regulations, and enforce discipline as needed
  • Maintain a concise record of every beverage stock to ensure adequate supply management, planning, and
  • Control
  • Maintained and updating relevant administrative, statistical data
  • Develop strategic plans with management teams to boost production, productivity, and customer service
  • Responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
  • Identified and addressed customer complaints to promote satisfaction and loyalty.

Waiter

Royal Mirage Hotel
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of providing high-quality service to the customers in every way
  • To guarantee that guests have the best possible experience and receive personalized care
  • Responsible for the restaurant's interior and outside design and creative appearance
  • Proven ability to increase employee productivity and manage issues before they spiral out of control
  • Maintaining a high level of hygiene, health, and safety of the customers & the staff
  • Share performance evaluation with employees and management on a regular basis.
  • Greeted guests, answered questions about menu selections and offered drink pairings.
  • Collaborated with chef to enhance client experience through professionalism and knowledgeable service.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Education

Maritime Short Course - First Aid/ Fire Fighting/ PSSR/SDSD

MSTI Marine College
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2022

Maritime Course - MLC Certificate/ Maritime English

Wins-Stone Hotel School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2023

Advance Food Hygiene Course - Food Safety

Sri Lankan Training Center
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2021

Diploma - Foundation - Travel And Tourism ( IATA Diploma)

Zabeel Institute
Dubai, Sri Lanka
08.2017

Certificate Course of English - Level 01 - Hospitality

Royal Mirage Hotel Training Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2009

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Food Portion Specification
  • Food Assembly Supervision
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Budget Setting
  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • Service Training
  • Staff Motivation and Discipline
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Greeting and Seating Guests

Certification

Academic Qualifications G.C.E (Advance Level & Ordinary Level)

IATA Diploma

Computer Diploma

Hygiene Certificate

English Certificate

Languages

sinhala
Native language
German
Elementary
A2
Russian
Elementary
A2
English
Advanced
C1

Non-Related Referees

Name : Mr. Mevan Adeesha

Designation : Duty Manager

Organization : Sri Lankan Airlines - Catering Division

Email : mevanm@hotmail.com

Contact No : +94 77 8310832


Name: Mr. Shamal weerabahu

Designation : General Manger

Organization : Silver Ray Hotel Sri Lanka

Email : gm@silverray.lk

Contact No : +94716381000

Additional Information

Academic Qualifications

G.C.E (Advanced Level) Year 2002

ü Examination Body : The Department of Examination - Sri Lanka

Subjects : Accounts, Business Studies & Economics

Results : One B Pass & 2 C Passes

School : G / Ananda Central Collage - Elpitiya- Sri Lanka

G.C.E (Advanced Level) Year 1998

ü Examination Body : The Department of Examination - Sri Lanka

Subjects : Mathematics, Buddhism, Science, Social Studies,

English, Commerce, Sinhala Language & Art

Results : 2 D Passes ,4 C Passes & 2 S Passes

School : St. Mary's Collage Elpitiya – Sri Lanka

Timeline

Emirates Lounge Supervisor

Sri Lankan Catering,Sri Lankan Airlines, Bandaranaike International Airport
01.2018 - Current

Team Leader

Emirates Flight catering, Emirates Airlines, Dubai International Airport
09.2015 - 10.2017

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

Cinnamon Bey Hotel
07.2012 - 08.2015

Waiter

Royal Mirage Hotel
07.2008 - 07.2010

Maritime Short Course - First Aid/ Fire Fighting/ PSSR/SDSD

MSTI Marine College

Maritime Course - MLC Certificate/ Maritime English

Wins-Stone Hotel School

Advance Food Hygiene Course - Food Safety

Sri Lankan Training Center

Diploma - Foundation - Travel And Tourism ( IATA Diploma)

Zabeel Institute

Certificate Course of English - Level 01 - Hospitality

Royal Mirage Hotel Training Center
Vikum Mallawa Arachchi Gamage