Chef with 27+ Years International Experience, Seeking DC Relocation

Chrishantha Fernando Red Deer, AB 587-***-****

Resume of: Chrishantha A Fernando

Date: 10/ 14 /2022

Phone: 587-***-****

Dedicated and skilled chef with years of progressive experience, including demonstrated leadership, management, supervision, problem-solving and direct instruction. Highly organized and calm, and able to manage a large number of competing tasks and personalities in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Vast international experience and exceptional communication skills, including fluency in English, Hindi, Arabic and Sinhalese. Skill Summary

Technical

● Vast knowledge and experience in cooking techniques, including expertise in yeasts and pastry goods

● Experience with industry leaders to learn, establish and implement standards, practice and training plans Leadership

● Manage teams of 12-22 staff in high-pressure work environments to ensure quality products, efficiency and timing, and customer safety and satisfaction

● Training and supervision of staff to build skills, confidence, and team cohesion in cooking, baking, preparing, ordering, planning and food safety and handling

● Experience in interviewing, scheduling, evaluation, and performance management Customer Service

● Effectively resolve concerns and complaints through the depth of knowledge and conflict management

● Prepare new menus and international and local Diotreation meals for prestigious guests vvip and government personnel (including Intercontinental Multitask cuisine and Hyatt Hotels and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka)

● Plan and deliver catering services to more than 20 customized functions per day, serving up to 5000 people per event

Organization

● Experience in maintaining inventory and reducing food and labor costs (23% to 30%) through careful tracking, analysis and planning, Food ordering & Controlling

● Create new menus, kitchen bibles and recipes with photographs and directions to ensure consistency and learning

Chrishantha Fernando Red Deer, AB 587-***-****

Professional History

Executive Chef

. Discovery Mining Services, 487 Range Lake Rd # 101 Yellowknife, NT,Canada

● Scanway Catering under Best Western Hotel & Dundee Golf Resort Novas Scotia Canada 2022

● Igloolik Hotel Nunavut North,Canada. 2021 - 2022

● Prince Of Wales Hotel Waterton Park, Waterton AB Canada 2021

● Dena Hospitality - Lobstick Lodge Jasper AB,Canada2020

● Panther River Lodge, Panther AB,Canada 2016 up to July

● Red Deer Lodge, Red Deer, AB, Canada 2015 - 2016

● Quality Inn, Red Deer, AB, 2012- 2015

● Aitken Spence Hotel Management Vauxhall Towers Colombo Sri Lanka 1996 - 1998

● John Keells Hotel Management - Seasands Hotel, Aluthgama Sri Lanka 1998 - 1999

● Dickwalla Village, Dickwalla Hotel Resort Sri Lanka 2002 -2003 Pastry Chef/Manager

Sunterra Market, Calgary, AB, Canada 2011 - 2012

Banquet Chef/Sous Chef/Pastry Chef/Chef

● Great Event Catering, Calgary, AB, Canada 2010 - 2011

● Elk Ridge Golf Course, Calgary, AB, Canada 2008 - 2009

● 2000 - 2001 Temple Trees Prime Minister’s Personal Ex. Chef in Sri Lanka

● 1988 -1990 - Al Jahara, Sheik Saba Al Jabor Personal Ex. Chef in Safat Kuwait

● 1990 - 1992 - Holiday Inn Hotel Colombo Sri Lanka

● 1992 - 1994 - Rezayat Catering, Ras Tanura Aramco Saudi Arabia

● 1995 -1996 - ITT Sheraton Hotel in Doha Qatar

Language :- Fluvent in Arabic Speaking, Fluvent in Hindi Speaking, Fluvent in English Speaking, Generally French Speaking, Generally German Speaking, Manage for speaking spanish Citizen in Canada, Legally allow working in Middle East Education and Training

● Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s License

● Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate, Alberta Health and Wellness Center, AB, Canada 2008

● Elementary Food & Hygiene Certificate, World Environment Health Institute, Scotland, 1997

● Diploma in Culinary Hotel Management & Hotel Services, Polytechnic Technical College Colombo Sri Lanka

,1984 - 1986

● Advance Intermediate Bakery & Pastry 3 years Course in Ceylon Hotel School in Colombo Sri Lanka 1984 - 1986

● High School Diploma, Prince of Wales College, Sri Lanka (English and Sinhalese plus 8 subject, O L, A L 4 Chrishantha Fernando Red Deer, AB 587-***-****

Subjects Pass )1971- 1984

● Construction Safety Training System CSTS 2020) - Fundamentals - ACSA6606108 - 10/19/2022

● Common Safety Orientation ( CSO ) Safety Training System CSO 2020 - 11/01/2023

● Computer Training Microsoft Ward & Advance Diploma Course in AHTS Training Center Calgary Alberta Canada 2021

References available upon request.

Contact this candidate