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Eshan Desilva, Head Chef

Eshan Desilva

Head Chef·ALSHAYA GROUP - AMITI NOURA ARABIC RESTAURANT,

Kuwait

High school or equivalent, Continental Cookery

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 0 months

Head Chef

June 2024 - Present

ALSHAYA GROUP - AMITI NOURA ARABIC RESTAURANT,

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

June 2024 - Present

• Prepare Arabic dishes around for approximately 500 customers on a daily basis
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining COGS, P&L, KPI, and KFR by closely controlling costs, improving operational
efficiency, and ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Direct food preparation and collaborate effectively with executive chef to maintain high quality cuisine synonymous
with the Amiti Noura restaurants
• Assisting in design, planning and content of food menu
• Produce high quality dishes, exemplary in design and taste
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Assist in inventory and supply management
• Quality control of food
• Maintaining a hygienically clean, tidy and safe kitchen
• Keep work stations clean and maintain compliance with food safety standards
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchens performance
• Executing proper preparation of food
• Managing rosters
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment
Solve problems that arise and maintains control of issues in the kitchen including conflict resolution

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Sous Chef

June 2022 - January 2024

ALSHAYA GROUP - AMITI NOURA ARABIC RESTAURANT,

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

June 2022 - January 2024

• Prepare Arabic dishes around for approximately 500 customers on a daily basis
• Supervising 24 staff
• Direct food preparation and collaborate effectively with executive chef to maintain high quality cuisine synonymous
with the Amiti Noura restaurants
• Assisting in design, planning and content of food menu
• Produce high quality dishes, exemplary in design and taste
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Assist in inventory and supply management
• Quality control of food
• Maintaining a hygienically clean, tidy and safe kitchen
• Keep work stations clean and maintain compliance with food safety standards
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchens performance
• Executing proper preparation of food
• Managing rosters
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment
• Solve problems that arise and maintains control of issues in the kitchen including conflict resolution.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Sous Chef

June 2020 - June 2022

WOLF NUTRITION,

Al Asimah, Kuwait

June 2020 - June 2022

Keto and low carb Dishes (salads, western, Italian, Mexican, Burger, Sauces and Arabic
• Prepared quality dishes) for 700 customers on a daily basis
• Supervising 32 staff
• Requisitioned the days supplies and ensured that they were received and stored correctly. Communicated needs to
Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensured quality of products received
• Coordinated breaks for staff. Inspected grooming and attire of staff; rectified any deficiencies
• Ensured that quality and details were being maintained. Inspected the cleanliness of the line, floor, all Kitchen
stations.
• Undertook staff performance review by observing employees daily job performance
• Assisted with evaluation of all kitchen team members performance according to established procedures during
established time periods

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Chef De Partie

August 2012 - June 2020

ALSHAYA GROUP, CHEESECAKE

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

August 2012 - June 2020

• In our casual dining Restaurant, we prepared salads, Western, Italian, Mexican, Burger, and sauces for 700 customers
on a daily basis (Restaurant capacity 500pax)
• Supervising 36 staff
• Ensured all prep lists were completed in a timely manner
• Conducted line checks before lunch, happy hour, dinner service to ensure all stations are properly stocked and set up.
• Ensured inventory and order lists were completed and submitted to the Executive Chef before closing
• Conducted quality checks on products, meat, and seafood on delivery
• Developed sound knowledge of each station, from prep to plating so as to cover shifts on any station for absent
employees
• Working on the line kitchen, I had to pass the food within set timeframe timing, i.e. Salads and Appetizers 10 /12 min
and Main Course 15/20 min).

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Other

Chef De Partie

December 2011 - July 2012

DAMPE VILLAGE HOTEL,

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

December 2011 - July 2012

• Managed assigned daily food preparation duties assigned by supervisors to meet the exacting standard and quality
benchmarks set by the Restaurant
• Followed instructions and recommendations of immediate supervisors to complete the daily tasks
• Coordinated daily tasks with the Sous Chef
• Supervised 18 junior chefs or commis chefs
• Ensured that the production, preparation and presentation of food were of the highest quality at all times
• Ensured highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis
• Maintained full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards
• Operated and maintained all department equipment and promptly advised of malfunctioning
• Ensured effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment
• Established and maintained effective inter-departmental working relationships through superlative communication
and flexibility
• Utilised excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food
business
• Maintained personal responsibility for hygiene, safety and correct and safe use of equipment and utensils
• Periodically checked expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section
• Guided and trained subordinates and used leadership skills on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical
working environment
• Provided a role model to others for personal hygiene, cleanliness and presentability on and off duty
• Undertook daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arose
• Assessed quality control and adhered to hotels service standards
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Other

Commis 1

February 2011 - December 2011

OXYGEN CAFÉ,

Male, Maldives

February 2011 - December 2011

A la carte cuisine - salad, Western, Italian, Chinese, Sri Lankan, bulk cooking
• Cleaned, cut and prepared all fruits, vegetables, herbs, and salad items
• Cooked foods such as bacon, potatoes, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and pasta
• Prepared dishes such as sandwiches, salads & vegetables
• Served food maintaining correct taste, temperature and visual appeal
• Maintained the area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
• Maintained food safety including temperature logs with direction from Lead Cook and Sous Chef
• Read and implemented cooking reference material
• Completed assigned tasks as quickly as was safely practical
• Complied with the resorts policies and procedures and adhered to the grooming policies
• Performed other duties as required.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Other

Commis

January 2010 - December 2010

INDURUWA BEACH HOTEL,

Galle, Sri Lanka

January 2010 - December 2010

• Accurately measured meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
• Prepared meal ingredients, which included seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping
vegetables and fruits
• Prepared basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie
• Received deliveries and verified that all ordered items were delivered and were of good quality
• Took inventory of restaurant supplies and notified the supervisor of low or depleted supplies
• Discarded all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
• Performed basic cleaning duties and ensured that workstations were properly sanitized
• Plated and presented meal items as per the Chef de Parties instructions.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Other

Kitchen Steward /Trainee Cook/ Commis 3

January 2006 - January 2010

MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL,

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

January 2006 - January 2010

CATERING

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Education

Test.com

June 2010

June 2010

High school or equivalent, Continental Cookery

Sri Lanka

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Annamalai University

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, BBA

India

British Council

July 2009

July 2009

High school or equivalent, Elementary 2

Sri Lanka

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Sri Devananda Collage

May 2007

May 2007

High school or equivalent, GCE O/L and A/L

Sri Lanka

Skills

Costing
Intermediate
Costing
Intermediate
CULINARY ARTS
Intermediate
CULINARY ARTS
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Intermediate
SCHEDULING
Intermediate
SCHEDULING
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
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Languages

English
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
New Menu Rollout
The Cheesecake Factory.
Apr 2014
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15th SAARC Summit
Mount Lavina Hotel - Sri Lanka.
Aug 2008
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Slow Food Cooking
Mount Lavina Hotel - Sri Lanka.
Aug 2009
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Alshaya Culinary Standards Program Part 2
Alshaya Group
Jan 2022
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Alshaya Culinary Standards Program Part 1
Alshaya Group
Jan 2022
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Training
Certified Sous Chef
World Association of Chefs Societies/ Alshaya Group
Jan 2024
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