Damitha Nalin Eshwara Arachchi
BC
Summary
Target driven dynamic team player with a proven track record of working in diverse hospitality related businesses for over 20 years. Passionate of serving guests exceptionally well and making them cared for, valued and respected. Effective leader of organizing, prioritizing and delegating work while generating enthusiasm in others. Able to learn and comprehend methods and systems quickly to deliver quality and standard service. Willing to take up responsibilities, train new recruits and meet sales targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Manager
St. Regis Hotel
04.2023 - Current
Operation Manager
Harpo’s Cafe & Restaurant Chain
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Chain in Sri Lanka
- Chain in Sri Lanka
Food & Beverage Manager
Abu Dhabi National Hotel
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: United Arab Emirates
- United Arab Emirates
Restaurant Manager
Cinnamon Grand Hotel
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Aldante Restaurant, Creativeateries Restaurant Chain
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Singapore
Junior Executive
Ace Restaurant Concepts
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Singapore
Education
Basic Level Food & Beverage Course -
‘A’ Grade, Batch TOP
Basic Level Housekeeping Course -
‘A’ Grade, Batch TOP
Basic Level Reception Course -
‘B’ Grade, Batch Second
Basic Level Cookery Course -
‘B’ Grade, Batch Second
APIEM Certified Event Manager and Certified Event Educator -
11.2020
APIEM Certified Event Planner -
10.2020
Master of Business Administration Global -
05.2020
Professional Diploma in International Business -
06.2019
Diploma in Hotel Management -
09.2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to delegate
- Articulate
- Interpersonal Skills
- Influential Trainer
- Presenter
- Leadership Skills
- Motivational
- Inspirational
- Adaptable
- Dependable
Certification
- FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 -BC
- Serving It Right - BC
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/11/82
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Operation Manager - St. Regis Hotel
04.2023 - Current
Operation Manager - Harpo’s Cafe & Restaurant Chain
01.2016 - 03.2023
Food & Beverage Manager - Abu Dhabi National Hotel
06.2011 - 09.2015
Restaurant Manager - Cinnamon Grand Hotel
04.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Aldante Restaurant, Creativeateries Restaurant Chain
08.2009 - 02.2010
Junior Executive - Ace Restaurant Concepts
09.2008 - 08.2009
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Basic Level Housekeeping Course,
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Basic Level Reception Course,
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Basic Level Cookery Course,
Asia Pacific Institute for Event Management - APIEM Certified Event Manager and Certified Event Educator,
- APIEM Certified Event Planner,
University of Bedfordshire - Master of Business Administration Global,
Scottish Qualification Authority - Professional Diploma in International Business,
Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality - Diploma in Hotel Management,
- FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 -BC
- Serving It Right - BC
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Basic Level Food & Beverage Course,
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