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Dulaj Warnakulasuriya

Highton,VIC

Summary

Dynamic hospitality leader dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences through innovative menu development and effective kitchen management. Expertise in staff training fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring adaptability to evolving demands in the fast-paced culinary landscape. Experienced with identifying new business opportunities and market trends. Utilizes strategic planning and relationship-building to drive growth and achieve objectives. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results while driving operational efficiency highlights a commitment to excellence and reliability. With a keen eye for detail, consistently elevates standards and enhances overall guest satisfaction.


Overview

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Work History

Chef

Bomboras
  • Maintain a team in menu development and execution, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while monitoring food preparations and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Modified menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Trained kitchen workers in culinary techniques.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across the line.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine the amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Chef

Oh Happy Day Café
  • Monitored food preparation methods, cost, and quality of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine the amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Shift Manager

Mc Donald's
  • Managed operations and staff training, improving service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
  • Create, modify and maintain weekly rosters for the staff.
  • Inspected work areas regularly for cleanliness and organization standards.
  • Conducted daily shift meetings to review sales goals, safety issues, promotions, and other topics.
  • Analyzed sales reports for trends in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
  • Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stockroom orders and restocking shelves as needed.

Shift supervisor

Huxtaburger
  • Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and customer service levels.
  • Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.

Kitchen Hand

At the heads
  • Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
  • Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
  • Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment for proper functioning before use.

Kitchen crew

Boss burger
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding food storage temperatures, sanitation procedures, and labeling requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with fellow kitchen staff members on tasks assigned throughout the shift.
  • Prepared food items such as salads, sandwiches, burgers, and fries according to recipes.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) -

Veritas College
Geelong, VIC

Diploma of Business -

EduWire
Sydney, NSW
08-2025

Diploma in hospitality management -

Veritas College
Geelong, VIC

Commercial cookery cert. 3 and 4 - undefined

Veritas College
Geelong, VIC

Skills

  • Food Service Operations
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Employee training
  • Business Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Kitchen Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Food safety management
  • Kitchen equipment operations
  • Grilling and deep-frying skills
  • Knife skill
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Company safety standards
  • Stock ordering
  • Rostering
  • Customer service oriented
  • HACCP Guidelines
  • Performance Assessments
  • Effective Communications
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Leading a small group
  • Front-of-house experience
  • Cost Control
  • Waste Control
  • Functions and catering
  • Inventory control
  • Culinary expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Special dietary requirements

Personal Details

  • Gender - Male
  • DOB - 1998-10-05
  • Marital status - Single
  • Nationality - Sri Lankan

Certification

  • Safe food handling certificate
  • Food supervisor certificate
  • First aid and CPR certificates
  • Fire safety certificate
  • RSA certificate

Timeline

Chef

Oh Happy Day Café

Shift Manager

Mc Donald's

Shift supervisor

Huxtaburger

Kitchen Hand

At the heads

Kitchen crew

Boss burger

Commercial cookery cert. 3 and 4 - undefined

Veritas College

Chef

Bomboras

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) -

Veritas College

Diploma of Business -

EduWire

Diploma in hospitality management -

Veritas College

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