Lahiru Sandamal

Dedicated and highly skilled Pastry Chef de Partie with over 7 years of experience in luxury hotels fine-dining restaurants, and artisan pastry operations. Specialized in breads, pastries, cakes, and plated desserts, with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and food safety. Seeking to contribute my creativity, technical expertise, and leadership skills to a professional culinary team while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

CHEF DE PARTIE - Berenjak by JKS Restaurants, (Managed by Cool Inc.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

March 2026 - Present.

• Prepared daily mise en place and managed food production across multiple kitchen sections.

• Coordinated daily tasks with the sous chef and executive chef.

• Demonstrated excellent fine-dining plating and presentation skills.

• Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

• Conducted on the job training in accordance with departmental standards.

• Provided valuable input for performance review discussions.

• Specialized in artisan bread production, including sourdough, brioche, taftoon, barbari, and other Persian breads, with strong expertise in dough management, fermentation control, and quality consistency.

December 2025 - March 2026.

• Led the pastry and bakery section during high-volume service, consistently delivering premium-quality desserts and artisan breads.

• Developed and executed seasonal desserts while maintaining the brand's presentation and quality standards.

• Supervised and trained junior chefs, ensuring operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.

• Managed inventory, controlled food costs, and minimized waste through effective production planning.

• DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE - Spago by wolfgang puck, (Promoted.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  August 2024 - December 2025.

• COMMIS I - Spago by wolfgang puck, (Managed by Cool Inc.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  Joined - September 2023.

February 2022 - July 2023.

• PASTRY COOK - Paradise Beach hotel, Sri Lankan.

July 2021 - February 2022.

TRAINING PASTRY COOK - Hibiscus Beach Hotel, Sri Lankan.

December 2019 - July 2021.

BAKERY TRAINING - Johan Keells Holdings, Sri Lankan.

August 2018 - November 2019.

NVO LEVEL 4 IN PASTRY & BAKERY

National Apprentice and Industrial Training

Authority (NAITA), Sri Lanka, 2019.

CERTIFICATE IN PASTRY & BAKERY

Swiss Lanka Hotel School, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018.