Harsha Sanjeewa has over 13 years of experience in pastry and bakery work. He has held positions such as Assistant Pastry Chef at various high-end hotels in Dubai with over 100 to 1600 rooms. He has a proven track record of monitoring food safety, preparing pastries to HACCP standards, controlling costs, and training associates. Harsha has received several medals and awards for his pastry work and has completed relevant training programs.

1. Harsha Sanjeewa
Telephone: +971 505997181
E-mail: harsha_snjw@yahoo.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
o 13 years experience in Pastry & Bakery.
o Strong creative, Multi tasking and organizational skills.
o Self Motivator, Activator, Strategic, Achiever, Learner.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization
(341 Rooms ,124 luxury
exective apartmet 5*)
(September 2015-Up to
Date)
Position: Assistant Pastry Chef
o Raising daily requisitions for the department.
o Monitoring food safety while preparing food utilizing the
HACCP forms
o Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct
temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.
o Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure
food served to guests are safe for consumption
o Report maintenance issues immediately to concerned
department
o Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the
portions that are served to control food waste.
o Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food to identify
needed items and ensure neat and orderly storage.
Organization
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
(1600 Rooms 5*)
(September 2012-to-2015 )
Position: Assistant Pastry Chef

2. Organization
Marriott Harbour Hotel &
Suites
Dubai (248 Rooms 4*)
(August 2007 to 2012)
Position: Assistant Pastry Chef
Organization
Renaissance Hotel
Dubai (568 Rooms 5*)
(February 2006 to July 2007)
Position: demi chef de partie
Organization
Dubai Marine Beach
Resort & Spa
Dubai (195 Rooms 5*)
(October 2001 – January
2006)
Position: Commis 1
Organization
Jumeira Rotana Hotel
Dubai (114 Rooms 4*)
(August 2005 – September
2005)
Position: Commis 2

3. PERSONAL STRENGTHS
o Good communication and interpersonal skills.
o Disciplined and sociable.
o Ready to accept challenges.
o Ability to work under pressure.
o Excellent analytical skills and administrative skills.
o Team leader and train the associates and motivate them.
o Ability to work collaboratively.
o Ability to accept challenging assignments and responsibilities.
o Committed to team approach and problem solving attitude.
o Proven administrative and interpersonal skills.
o Planned and organized style of working.
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
o Won Silver Medal for six Plated Desserts at the Junior Chef of the year Competition in 2004.
o Won Bronze Medal for Novelty Cake at the Senior Chef of the year Competition in 2005.
o Won Bronze Medal for Novelty Cake at the Junior Chef of the year Competition in 2005.
o Awarded Merit for four Plates of Desert in 2004
o Won bronze medal for four plated wedding cake at the Senior Chef of the ear competition
2014
o Won silver medal for six plated dessert at the Junior chef of the year 2004
o Won bronze medal for practical cake at the senior chef competition 2014
COURSES AND SEMINARS
Institution Certificate
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel CERTIFIED and successfully completed in a Personal In Charge
Training
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
Certified and successfully completed the Passport to Success
training
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Certified and successfully completed the Hygiene Training
Programme -02

4. EDUCATION
o Successfully completed the G.C.E O/L Examination.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Birth date
Languages known
Visa Status
Nationality
21st
of July 1981
English / Sinhala /Hindi / Tamil
U.A.E Employment Visa
Sri Lankan
REFERENCE
Mr.Gordon Galea
Pastry Chef at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
Dubai
0507705459
Mr. Dinu fonseka
Executive Sous Chef at the JW Marriott Marquis
Hotel Dubai
0507702363