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Samitha Jay

Salmiya,Kuwait

Summary

A Passionate Chef with 8+ years of Experience in Hospitality Industry.Proven Experience in Japanese Cuisine and also well aware about Continental,Mediterranean,American Cuisines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

The Crown Club-pre opening
Sharq, Kuwait
05.2025 - Current
  • Prepare and testing all the dishes according to the menu and check all the menu items practically.
  • Assist with the Head chef to manage all the situations as a key staff in a kitchen
  • Well maintain all equipments and Machine's
  • Manage junior chefs and kitchen stewards
  • Maintain cleanliness,food safety and hygiene

Sushi Chef

Odachi
Kuwait City, Kuwait
07.2022 - 03.2025
  • Clean, cut, and prepare fish for sushi dishes
  • Maintain Quality service by following HACCP,FIFO and SOP
  • Positive interact with customers
  • Guide junior staff and manage mise-en-palse

Sushi & Robatayaki Chef

Ave
Kuwait City , Kuwait
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepare high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Supervise team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Maintain cleanliness

Teppanyaki Chef

Benihana
Avenues, Kuwait
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Live cook infront of customers table with Teppanyaki Live Action show
  • Maintain well personal hygiene and great customer service
  • Assist with the sushi bar in special sushi nights

Intern

Jetwing Colombo seven
Colombo , Srilanka
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assist with the chefs for all needful situations
  • Maintain cleanliness all around Kitchen

Education

NVQ - Food And Beverage

Asia Lanka Vocational & International Training Centre
Colombo,Srilanka
01-2016

NVQ - International Cookery

Asia Lanka Vocational & International Training Centre
Colombo,Srilanka
01-2016

High School Diploma -

De Mel College
Kurunegala,Srilanka
01-2015

Skills

  • Sushi,Sashimi and Maki preparation
  • Fish filleting
  • Live cooking with action
  • Food safety
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Team work
  • Uniqe Plating skills
  • Greate Communication
  • Wastage management
  • Menu planning
  • Food costing
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Languages

Sinhala
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Chef De Partie

The Crown Club-pre opening
05.2025 - Current

Sushi Chef

Odachi
07.2022 - 03.2025

Sushi & Robatayaki Chef

Ave
11.2021 - 07.2022

Teppanyaki Chef

Benihana
06.2018 - 11.2021

Intern

Jetwing Colombo seven
03.2017 - 05.2018

NVQ - Food And Beverage

Asia Lanka Vocational & International Training Centre

NVQ - International Cookery

Asia Lanka Vocational & International Training Centre

High School Diploma -

De Mel College
Samitha Jay