Jayasanka Kaushalya Abeyruwan
Hoddesdon,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced in operations management with a strong background in restaurant operation and kitchen management. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, budgeting and cost control, maintenance, stock control, food preparation, purchasing and inventory, time management proficiency, menu costing, inventory management, payroll and scheduling. Committed to optimising operational efficiency and achieving business goals through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head chef
The Plume of Feathers GreeneKings Ltd
Tewin, Hertfordshire
2025.08 - Current
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
- Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Implemented waste reduction measures resulting in cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Managed daily kitchen operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
Senior Sous Chef
Wagamama Ltd.
2023.10 - 2025.07
- Managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, resulting in minimal disruption to service
- Monitored production KPIs and provided regular reports to senior management
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for kitchen staff, resulting in a over 85% improvement in employee retention
- Leads to inspire and engage with the team to nourish and flourish in their role and career
- Follow up with kitchen's food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control and labour costs, spotting opportunities
Sous Chef
Genting Casino Ltd, City of London
City of London
2022.02 - 2023.10
Junior Sous Chef
Double Tree by Hilton, Borehamwood
Borehamwood
2020.01 - 2022.02
Chef de partie
Holiday Inn Hotel, Regent, City of London
City of London
2016.01 - 2020.01
Chef de partie
Imperial Hotel, Stroud
Stroud
2013.01 - 2016.01
Demi Chef De Partie
Compass Group ASDA café, Bristol
Bristol
2010.01 - 2013.01
Business support Analyst
PD Courtaulds Clothing | Sri Lanka
2005.01 - 2008.09
Education
Postgraduate Diploma -
University of West London
London 2010.02 - 2013.11
Higher National Diploma - Business Management - Honor
University of West London
London 2010.02 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Arts - languages and communication - Merit
Kelleniya University
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2005.03 - 2009.04
Higher National Diploma -
SLIIT University
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2003.04 - 2006.07
Skills
- Operations Management
- Restaurant Operation
- Kitchen Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Maintenance
- Stock Control
- Food Preparation
- Purchasing and inventory
- Time management proficiency
- Menu costing
- Inventory management
- Payroll and scheduling
Certification
- Health & Safety Certificate Level 2 & 3
- Fire Safety Awareness Certificate - Level 2
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2 & 3
- Allergen Awareness Certificate - Level 2
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health(COSHH) Certificate - Level 2
- GDPR Certificate
- First Aid at work - Level 2
Languages
English
Sri lankan
Timeline
Head chef
The Plume of Feathers GreeneKings Ltd
2025.08 - Current
Senior Sous Chef
Wagamama Ltd.
2023.10 - 2025.07
Sous Chef
Genting Casino Ltd, City of London
2022.02 - 2023.10
Junior Sous Chef
Double Tree by Hilton, Borehamwood
2020.01 - 2022.02
Chef de partie
Holiday Inn Hotel, Regent, City of London
2016.01 - 2020.01
Chef de partie
Imperial Hotel, Stroud
2013.01 - 2016.01
Postgraduate Diploma -
University of West London
2010.02 - 2013.11
Higher National Diploma - Business Management - Honor
University of West London
2010.02 - 2011.01
Demi Chef De Partie
Compass Group ASDA café, Bristol
2010.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Arts - languages and communication - Merit
Kelleniya University
2005.03 - 2009.04
Business support Analyst
PD Courtaulds Clothing | Sri Lanka
2005.01 - 2008.09
Higher National Diploma -
SLIIT University
2003.04 - 2006.07