Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
Awards And Industry Recognition
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P.A BUDDHIKA ANURADHA KUMARA MEEDENIYA

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at five star hotels & Resorts, excelling in menu innovation and leadership. Achieved a 50% boost in kitchen productivity while ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards. Expertise in fine dining and advanced culinary techniques drives successful, sustainable operations and enhances guest experiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

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Moxies
Vancouver
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead high-volume kitchen operations in a premium casual dining environment, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to craft innovative seasonal menus inspired by international and local trends
  • Implement efficiency-driven workflows, increasing kitchen productivity by 30% through enhanced team coordination
  • Maintain a 100% compliance rate with Canadian food safety regulations, ensuring the highest health standards

SOUS CHEF

Coco Boduhithi Resort
Maldives
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: 5-Star Luxury Resort
  • Managed the fine dining & banquet kitchen in a luxury 5-star beach resort with premium international guests
  • Designed a high-end tasting menu that increased VIP guest bookings by 20%
  • Spearheaded a zero-waste food program, reducing ingredient waste by 25% while maintaining gourmet standards
  • Trained a team of 15 chefs in advanced culinary techniques, ensuring a Michelin-star level of food execution
  • Led weekly meetings with baking staff to review new recipes or discuss changes in procedures.
  • Utilized time management skills to complete tasks efficiently during peak periods.
  • 5-Star Luxury Resort

CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP)

Coco Boduhithi Resort
Maldives
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: 5-Star Luxury Resort
  • Managed pastry, hot kitchen, and cold kitchen stations in a luxury resort setting
  • 5-Star Luxury Resort

CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP)

Renaissance Hotel
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Led the preparation of international buffet and à la carte offerings in a 5-star hotel environment
  • Trained new hires in French, Italian, and Asian fusion cuisines to align with the hotel's culinary standards

DCDP

Renaissance Hotel
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Monitored stock levels of fresh produce ensuring it is always rotated properly and stored correctly.
  • Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with all kitchen staff, management, and front of house personnel.

DCDP

Filitheyo Island Resort
Maldives
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: 5-Star Beach Resort
  • Assisted in managing a multi-cuisine kitchen catering to high-profile resort guests
  • Spearheaded a VIP dining experience program that boosted guest retention by 12%
  • Kept up-to-date records of inventory levels allowing for accurate forecasting of future needs.
  • 5-Star Beach Resort

Commis Chef

Filitheyo Island Resort
Maldives
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: 5-Star Beach Resort
  • Cooked food items by grilling, frying, and sautéing according to recipes and standards.
  • Prepped food items by cutting, chopping, and mixing sauces.
  • Cleaned and sanitized cooking surfaces at end of shift.
  • 5-Star Beach Resort

Commis Chef

Blue Water Resort
Sri Lanka
09.2010 - 01.2012

Education

Hospitality Management Diploma - Culinary

Western Lanka Hotel School
Srilanka
05-2018

Skills

  • Fine Dining & Luxury Hospitality
  • Menu Innovation & Engineering
  • Advanced Culinary Techniques
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Food Safety & Compliance
  • Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
  • Fine Dining & Plating Artistry
  • Menu Engineering & Cost Control
  • Pastry & Sugar Art Expertise
  • Leadership & Kitchen Management
  • HACCP & Food Safety Compliance
  • Time management
  • Kitchen organization

Certification

  • Foodsafe certification in canada (2025-2030)
  • HACCP & Food Safety Certification, 01/01/16
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification, 01/01/19
  • Ensure Health & Safety Certification, 01/01/20
  • Sarvsafe Food Manager Certification, 01/01/18
  • Professional Cook Certification

References

References available upon request

Languages

English, Fluent

Awards And Industry Recognition

  • Oscar of the Culinary World Award, 01/01/24
  • The People's Choice Award, 01/01/2023
  • International Culinary Challenge (Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals), 01/01/22
  • Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge (silver & Bronze Medals),
  • Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (Gold Medal, 3rd Place in Maldives),

Timeline

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Moxies
05.2023 - Current

SOUS CHEF

Coco Boduhithi Resort
02.2022 - 06.2023

CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP)

Coco Boduhithi Resort
12.2018 - 02.2022

CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP)

Renaissance Hotel
09.2017 - 12.2018

DCDP

Renaissance Hotel
07.2017 - 09.2017

DCDP

Filitheyo Island Resort
04.2015 - 04.2017

Commis Chef

Filitheyo Island Resort
04.2012 - 01.2015

Commis Chef

Blue Water Resort
09.2010 - 01.2012

Hospitality Management Diploma - Culinary

Western Lanka Hotel School

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