Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Attributes
Professional Highlights
Timeline
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Lalith Fernando

Moratuwa,Sri Lanka

Summary

Accomplished General Manager with 30+ years of expertise in hospitality, sales, and marketing. Proven success leading cross-functional teams, building strong client networks, and implementing revenue growth strategies. Recognized for strategic decision-making and exceptional team leadership. Certified Serve Safe Manager (USA).

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager – Sales & Marketing

Ocean Fresh
, Maldives
01.2019 - Current
  • Acted as the primary representative to the Chairman and Board of Directors
  • Full authority over HR and staffing, as well as direct responsibility for sales and client relations
  • Spearheaded strategic improvements, including team training initiatives and a yearly bonus system

Assistant General Manager / Sales & Marketing Manager

Royal Blue Fishing
, Maldives
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Led Royal Blue Fishing to prominence as a top supplier to resorts, ensuring product quality and client satisfaction
  • Established infrastructure improvements, achieving HACCP certification and enhancing the operational workflow
  • Built a cohesive, high-performing team across sales, administration, and quality control, securing long-term growth

Restaurant and Bar Manager

La Rambla Restaurant
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw daily operations, staff management, event planning, and guest relations
  • Developed marketing plans that boosted revenue and managed external catering events

Duty Manager

DAGOC (Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee)
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Managed VIP and delegate accommodations, ensuring seamless operations during the games

Restaurant Captain

Ceylon Continental Hotel (Kingsbury)
, Sri Lanka
01.2002 - 12.2004

Head Waiter

Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel
, Saudi Arabia
01.2001 - 12.2002

Senior Waiter

Trans Asia Hotel (Cinnamon Lake)
, Sri Lanka
01.1997 - 12.2001

Waiter

Rezayat Catering
, Saudi Arabia
01.1990 - 12.1996

Trainee Waiter

Mount Lavinia Hotel
, Sri Lanka
01.1989 - 12.1989

Education

Food & Beverage Service Course -

Ceylon Hotel School of Tourism
Colombo
01.1999

Serve Safe Manager Certificate -

USA
USA

Skills

  • Sales planning and implementation
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Sales operation
  • Business development and planning

References

Available upon request

Attributes

  • Strategic and results-driven, with a solid reputation for professionalism, reliability, and integrity.
  • Adaptable to high-pressure environments and skilled at team motivation and conflict resolution.

Professional Highlights

  • Royal Blue Fishing, Maldives, Sales and Marketing Manager → Assistant General Manager, 01/01/08, 12/31/19, Elevated Royal Blue Fishing to a leading position in the Maldives seafood industry. Developed robust sales, marketing, and operational systems., Achieved HACCP certification and established critical infrastructure, including freezer facilities and quality control processes., Promoted a high-performance team culture, fostering growth across all divisions and ensuring business resilience.
  • Ocean Fresh, Maldives, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, 01/01/19, Present, Represented Ocean Fresh at the executive level, managing staffing, sales, and marketing functions., Implemented new training programs and incentive structures, resulting in increased team engagement and overall efficiency.

Timeline

General Manager – Sales & Marketing

Ocean Fresh
01.2019 - Current

Assistant General Manager / Sales & Marketing Manager

Royal Blue Fishing
01.2008 - 01.2019

Duty Manager

DAGOC (Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee)
01.2006 - 12.2006

Restaurant and Bar Manager

La Rambla Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2008

Restaurant Captain

Ceylon Continental Hotel (Kingsbury)
01.2002 - 12.2004

Head Waiter

Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel
01.2001 - 12.2002

Senior Waiter

Trans Asia Hotel (Cinnamon Lake)
01.1997 - 12.2001

Waiter

Rezayat Catering
01.1990 - 12.1996

Trainee Waiter

Mount Lavinia Hotel
01.1989 - 12.1989

Food & Beverage Service Course -

Ceylon Hotel School of Tourism

Serve Safe Manager Certificate -

USA
Lalith Fernando