W.A SANDUN THARAKA WICKRAMA ARACHCHIGE
HAMILTON,Sri Lanka
Summary
Offering strong foundation in team leadership and customer service, combined with ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Knowledgeable about coordinating staff, managing inventory, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ready to use and develop organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Steward
Fourways Inn Restaurant & Catering, Bermuda
HAMILTON, BERMUDA
2016.09 - 2026.08
- I am responsible for all stewarding staff, maintaining duty rosters, staff's training, and daily issues
- Responsible for maintaining all cleaning schedule and monitoring forms.
- Daily meet with chef special kitchen requirements is for present day and following one for OS catering.
- In Charge of Ordering locally Cleaning and hygiene supply & disposable supply and oasis order as well.
- To take all necessary action to reduce loss of silverware/chinaware/Glassware.
- To schedule preventive maintenance work and coordinate with maintenance department.
- Creating and Implementing Department SOP
- Responsibility of OE inventory of Chinaware and glassware by quarterly and make report.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness .
- Supervised cleaning routines post meals to maintain sanitation levels.
- Implemented standard procedures for food handling and storage to improve hygiene standards.
- Managed team of stewards, fostering a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, reducing potential hazards.
Assistant Chief Steward
Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island, Abu Dhabi UAE
2014.12 - 2016.02
- Managed stock inventory, reducing waste and saving costs.
- Coordinated with culinary department to ensure high food safety standards, maintaining restaurant's reputation for excellence.
- Trained new stewards to elevate their performance standards and skills.
- Maintained pristine cleanliness of all utensils and equipment, ensuring asafe working environment.
- Assisted chief steward with administrative tasks speeding up processing time for paperwork.
- Scheduled shifts optimally so that adequate staffing levels were maintained at all times.
- Implemented efficient cleaning schedules for improved overall hygiene standards.
- Assigned duties to stewards promoting efficiency in work processes.
Stewarding Supervisor
Shangri-la Hotel - Dubai
2014.02 - 2014.12
- (Reason for leaving move for Assistant Chief Steward)
Stewarding Supervisor
ST. REGIS Hotel Doha, Qatar
2012.09 - 2014.02
Stewarding Supervisor
Traders Hotel Abu Dhabi
2009.07 - 2012.04
- (Pre-Opening) (Group Transfer)
Stewarding Supervisor
Shangri-La Hotel – Abu Dhabi
2007.08 - 2009.06
- (Pre-Opening)
Stewarding Shift Leader
Moscow Hotel - Dubai
2005.04 - 2007.05
- (Pre-Opening)
Kitchen Steward
Trans Asia Hotel – Colombo, Sri Lanka
2003.01 - 2005.01
Education
GCE (O/L) Examination -
Susamaya Waradana Mha Viduhala
ColomboSkills
- Self-motivated, manage time effectively and able to prioritize tasks Flexible and having paucity to work under pressure,
NON-RELATE REFEREES
- Sanjeewa, Kumara, Stewarding Manager, +971 508476809, Nikki Beach Hotel, Dubai, Dubai, Tel: +97143766162
- Andreas, Detzer, General Manager, +1441 7041000, Fourways Inn/ Café 4, Bermuda, Bermuda
TRAINING & SEMINARS ATTENDED
- HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) has successfully passed an assessment Rotana Hotel Management Cooperation
- Shangri-La Food Safety Management System (HACCP based) Shangri-la, Abu Dhabi / Dubai
- Performance Management Training Shangri-La Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Supervisor Excellence SUPEX 6-month Course Shangri-La Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Qualified as an OJT (Departmental Trainer) Rotana Yas Island Abu Dhabi
- Qualified CPR/AED and First Aid (Expiration 2017-06-24) Basic plus MEDIC first Aid, Rotana Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Complete Train the Trainer Program at ST REGIS Hotel, Doha Qatar
Disclaimer
I hereby confirmed that the aforementioned details are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Chief Steward
Fourways Inn Restaurant & Catering, Bermuda
2016.09 - 2026.08
Assistant Chief Steward
Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island, Abu Dhabi UAE
2014.12 - 2016.02
Stewarding Supervisor
Shangri-la Hotel - Dubai
2014.02 - 2014.12
Stewarding Supervisor
ST. REGIS Hotel Doha, Qatar
2012.09 - 2014.02
Stewarding Supervisor
Traders Hotel Abu Dhabi
2009.07 - 2012.04
Stewarding Supervisor
Shangri-La Hotel – Abu Dhabi
2007.08 - 2009.06
Stewarding Shift Leader
Moscow Hotel - Dubai
2005.04 - 2007.05
Kitchen Steward
Trans Asia Hotel – Colombo, Sri Lanka
2003.01 - 2005.01
GCE (O/L) Examination -
Susamaya Waradana Mha Viduhala