Waruna Dhammika Tennakoon: The Blackpool Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (Preopening Executive Chef)

Waruna Dhammika Tennakoon
077 655 5201 | 077 2874856 – tennakoonchef@gmail.com
An ambitious and well-rounded Head Chef who is able to lead from the front by
PROFILE setting, following and delivering the highest culinary standards. I possess a passion for
excellence, and always strives hard to improve standards and guest satisfaction. I have
detailed knowledge of how to manage the duties of kitchen staff, and how to supervise
their daily operations
(50 Rooms (Executive Suites, Deluxe Suites and 07 Grand Suites)
In charge of running a large scale commercial kitchen, and responsible for

EXPERIENCE
ensuringthattherestaurantoperatesefficientlyandprofitably, andthe
The Blackpool Hotel, customers are given a world-class culinary experience.
Nuwara Eliya (Preopening
 Sourcing and purchasing cost effective supplies andcooking equipment.
executive chef)
Make sure the staff is following standards and proper methods to provide
2015 > Current star class food
Developing supervisors and staff to become future leaders of the
company.
 Managing and maintaining a positive working environment for kitchen
staff.
 Regularly checking the quality ofcooked meals toensure that standards
are met. (ISO22000-2005)
 Defining expectations, motivating & setting goals for staff, then holding
individuals accountable for any failings.
 Coordinating & supervising the activities of all cooks and kitchen staff.
 Maintaining a close relationship & coordination between the kitchen and other hotel
departments
 Menu planning in consultation with the General Manager and the food and beverage
manager.
 Ensure all food items in the Kitchen are stored properly, preserved in hygienic condition.
 Preparing Day to Day Requisitions and forecasting’s.
 Staff allocations.
 Compiling day todaymenus.
 Preparing duty rosters / Ordering & receiving food items.
Anantamaa Hotel, Executive Chef (Pre-opening Executive Chef)
30 Rooms up market luxury boutique hotel)
2014 > 2015
Rajarata Hotel, Executive Chef (Pre-opening Executive Chef)
2013 > 2014 50 A/C Rooms with Banquet 300 Pax.
Ulagalla walawwa Resort

Executive Chef (Pre-opening Team)
Managed by Finco Group of Companies (21 chalets up marketluxury boutiquehotel.
15-08-2010 >10-04 2013
Queens Hotel, Executive Chef

10-04-2008>10-08-2010 Managed by Galle face Hotel Co. Ltd., Queens Hotel was established in 1869. The hotel
The Elephant Corridor,

Executive Sous Chef
2007 > 2008
The hotel features 22 luxury suites - from cozy Deluxe Suites to grand Presidential Villas
Mahaweli Reach Hotel,
Executive Sous Chef (joined the 02 time)
Kandy
Situated along the banks of Mahaweli River, Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers 5-star
2003 > 2004 accommodation with rolling mountains as a backdrop. It features a large outdoor pool,
luxury Ayurvedaspaand fitness facilities. Featuring private balconies, air-conditioned
2007
Thomson sprit
Chef de Party (Fine Dining Kitchen)
Luxury Ship
Thomson Spirit Cruiseisa 5 starluxuryship managedby Louis Cruises. Itcan
2003 > 2004 accommodate up to 1,500 passengers.
The Deer Park Hotel, Chef de Party (joined the 02 time)

Polonnaruwa
1997 > 1998
2001 > 2002
Vadoo Island Restaurant,

Commi – I (Demi Chef)
Maldives
1998 > 2001
Hotel Sigiriya, Commi – I

Sigiriya
1995 > 1997
 In 1994 I was employed as trainee cook at Situmedura Hotel, Kandy for Six months
Other Qualifications
 Have completed a six months basic Cookery course (at Kandy Hotel School in 1994)
 By food Asia competition Maldives 2000 won the bronze medal hot cooking open
 By chef guild of sri lanka 2004 won the gold medal 5 course set dinner event
 Participated forcookerydemonstration conducted by Mr. Rohan Fernandoopulle executive chef

Colombo Hilton.
 A Members of the Chef's Guild of Sri Lanka
 Participate FHA culinary challenge Singapore 2016 / 05 dates
 Obtained and maintaining ISO 22000-2005 FSMS standards.(certified)
 Participated IITCZS international tourism conference Zhoushano China in 2017.
 Participated in FHAculinary challenge as a Teammemberrepresenting Sri Lankanculinary team

2018 which was held in Singapore
 Competency in Microsoft office package, internet ( well browsing & E-mail )
Personal details
 Home address - No.1/D Koswatta, Akuramboda Matale

 Date of Birth - 19th May 1977
 Civil status -Married
 Age -43
 Ethnicity -Sri Lankan
 NIC Number -771401414V
 Passport No -M0256260
 Seaman’s book no-CO256
REFEREES
Mr,lalin Demel Mr.Ranjan Peres General

Tourist hotel consultant Manger, Hotel Swiss and
0777365016 Queens Kandy
0777 415595
Mr. Rodin Armstrong

Resident Manger
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
0777801067
I do hereby declare that above particulars of information and facts stated are true, correct and complete to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
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Waruna Dhammika Tennakoon

077 655 5201 | 077 2874856 – tennakoonchef@gmail.com

(50 Rooms (Executive Suites, Deluxe Suites and 07 Grand Suites)

In charge of running a large scale commercial kitchen, and responsible for

Rajarata Hotel, Executive Chef (Pre-opening Executive Chef)

2013 > 2014 50 A/C Rooms with Banquet 300 Pax.

Ulagalla walawwa Resort

Queens Hotel, Executive Chef

The Elephant Corridor,

The Deer Park Hotel, Chef de Party (joined the 02 time)

2001 > 2002

Vadoo Island Restaurant,

Hotel Sigiriya, Commi – I

1995 > 1997

 Participated forcookerydemonstration conducted by Mr. Rohan Fernandoopulle executive chef

 A Members of the Chef's Guild of Sri Lanka

 Participate FHA culinary challenge Singapore 2016 / 05 dates

 Obtained and maintaining ISO 22000-2005 FSMS standards.(certified)

 Participated IITCZS international tourism conference Zhoushano China in 2017.

 Participated in FHAculinary challenge as a Teammemberrepresenting Sri Lankanculinary team

 Competency in Microsoft office package, internet ( well browsing & E-mail )

 Home address - No.1/D Koswatta, Akuramboda Matale

Mr,lalin Demel Mr.Ranjan Peres General

Mr. Rodin Armstrong

Date Signature of Applicant

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