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Dilshan Rasnayake

Dilshan Rasnayake

Erith,Bexley

Summary

Talented leader offering over number of years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods as well as well deserved warehouse operation management. Capable of motivating employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Restaurant manager

Dilz Food (Pvt) Ltd
Homagama, Colombo
11.2015 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with chefs to plan and implement fresh, innovative menus, driving restaurant footfall and sales.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environments, reducing injury and incident risks.
  • Recognised and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance, boosting team morale and productivity.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.

Restaurant assistant

Perera & Sons (Pvt) Ltd
Rajagiriya, Colombo
10.2012 - 10.2017
  • Accomplished experience in front of house, waiting and bar work.
  • Increase 100 add-on sales by 10% during time in role.
  • Positively impacted customers and team members with can-do attitude.

Personal shopper

Ocado
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
03.2012 - 09.2012
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets through consultative selling.
  • Provided guidance and advise in choosing ideal products to meet needs of customer.

Bakery assistant

The Bread Roll Company Ltd
Lyon Way, St Albans, Herts
04.2011 - 03.2012
  • Delivered outstanding customer service to improve word-of-mouth recommendations.
  • Performed daily opening and closing functions such as stock counting, cashing up and securing bakery premises.
  • Produced and decorated high volumes of baked goods to meet daily production targets.

Warehouse operative

Manpower UK Ltd
Capital Court, Windsor Street, Uxbridge
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.

Warehouse operator

24-7 Response (UK) Ltd
Otterspool Way, Watford
01.2011 - 04.2011

Scanned, sorted and diverted packages in order to carry out picking and packing responsibilities in line with accuracy targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Telecom

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.2010 - 05.2011

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

York St John University
London
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Performance improvement
  • Food service background
  • Business operations expertise

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

York St John University
09.2023 -

Restaurant manager

Dilz Food (Pvt) Ltd
11.2015 - 09.2023

Restaurant assistant

Perera & Sons (Pvt) Ltd
10.2012 - 10.2017

Personal shopper

Ocado
03.2012 - 09.2012

Warehouse operative

Manpower UK Ltd
11.2011 - 01.2012

Bakery assistant

The Bread Roll Company Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2012

Warehouse operator

24-7 Response (UK) Ltd
01.2011 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Telecom

University of Hertfordshire
09.2010 - 05.2011
Dilshan Rasnayake