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  • Timeline

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

    Room Attendant

    Dickwella resort and spa
    Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

    Head Waiter

    UTMT resort
    Current Company
    Aug 2015 - now

    Restaurant And Bar Manager

    Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
    Sri Lanka

  • About me

    Restaurant & Bar Manager at IL MARE (fine dining italian restaurant) Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas

  • Education

    • Agile leader

      2023 - 2023
      Certificate agile leader programme

    • Esoft metro campus

      2017 - 2017
      Diploma travel and tourism hospitality management

      Activities and Societies: CSR Green Growth. The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within service industry that includes lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise line, and additional fields within the tourism industry.The hospitality industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. A hospitality unit such as a restaurant, hotel, or an amusement park consists of multiple groups such as facility maintenance and direct operations… Show more The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within service industry that includes lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise line, and additional fields within the tourism industry.The hospitality industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. A hospitality unit such as a restaurant, hotel, or an amusement park consists of multiple groups such as facility maintenance and direct operations (servers, housekeepers, porters, kitchen workers, bartenders, management, marketing, and human resources etc.). Show less

  • Experience

    • Dickwella resort and spa

      Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
      Room attendant

      Located along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline, Dickwella is known for its immaculate beaches and the coral reef which is found beneath exquisite turquoise waters. Amidst such picturesque beauty, Dickwella Resort and Spa, a 3-star hotel, is tucked away on the peninsula bordered on either side by the Indian Ocean. The Resort, a landmark of the area, is a tropical paradise for those who are weary of the bustling city and wish only to enjoy the tranquillity of a seaside setting.

    • Utmt resort

      Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
      Head waiter

      Ayurveda Hotel at the south coast of Sri LankaWelcome to UTMT - Underneath the Mango Tree Beach & Spa Hotel in Dickwella at the south coast of Sri Lanka. Located in the very south of Sri Lanka UTMT happens to be a lot: a truly individually managed boutique hotel, a competent ayurvedic spa and an enjoyable beach hotel. Claustrophobic beach-quickie?Visit Lignano and the adriatic sea.Party-vacation and dating by the sea?Visit Ibiza.Well proved beach-vacation?Go to Koh Samui. Not really your thing?Are you an explorer without a watch?Looking for your inner self?Mastering your life with the wink of an eye? And all the above by the sea and under the sun?You've found the right place. Above all UTMT is one thing Show less

    • Anantara hotels, resorts and spas

      Aug 2015 - now

      As a Restaurant Manager will take full responsibility of all aspects of the Food and Beverage operations. The successful applicant profile will have the organizational capability, creativity, flexibility and commitment required to successfully manage the Food and Beverage operations of the hotel and to run the operation profitably. I’m responsible for ensuring full implementation of Anantara Resort and spa standards of service, safety, and the highest levels.Continuously designed new menus for a la carte options to improve customer satisfaction, increasing revenue by 15% over two year period. Incorporated events to increase brand awareness.Executed staff training and procured all ingredients and equipment, reporting to the Resort manager. Applied new hygiene regulation (HACCP) and food safety management system. Show less Recognised in Condé Nast Traveler US’s prestigious 2017 Host List as one of the best new hotels in the world as well as one of the hottest new openings in Sri Lanka, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort hides away on a rocky outcrop along a secluded stretch of Sri Lanka’s southernmost coastline. The resort boasts the most unique location of any hotel in this beautiful corner of the island. Set amidst a coconut plantation and golden crescent shores with glorious Indian Ocean views, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort offers a naturally exclusive hideaway for exotic beach life in a tranquil world of your own. Live out dreams of adventure with easy access to iconic cultural sites, spectacular national parks and whale watching destinations.Practice holistic exercises on the shore as you watch the sunrise and discover the local area by bicycle or tuk-tuk. Relax in paradise at our tropical pool, a refreshing cocktail in hand. Indulge in sensual spa pampering, including specialist Ayurvedic and reflexology treatments. While unlike other Tangalle hotels in the area, our wonderful leisure facilities include a children’s and teens’ club, enabling parents to balance family time with precious hours alone.Savour the charms and flavours of island life, partaking in the colonial tradition of high tea and creating authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in a Spice Spoons cooking class. For refined international tastes, delight in gourmet Italian dining on an ocean facing cliff top, Sri Lankan inspired teppanyaki beside the beach, private wine cellar degustation dinners and tailored Dining by Design occasions Show less Perched on a cliff edge facing the ocean, our Italian restaurant is spectacularly situated to offer fine dining with views worth lingering over. Showcasing the simple culinary pleasures of the Italian coastline, fresh catches of the day are brought ashore by local fishermen to Anantara’s beach and handed over to master chefs who transform the ocean bounty into delectable seafood creations and signature handmade pasta dishes, complemented by fine wines presented by our world class sommelier. Sweet indulgence follows with authentic Italian desserts and gourmet cheeses, rounded off with a choice of gourmet coffees, liquors and cognacs. Show less

      • Restaurant And Bar Manager

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Assistant Food and Beverage Manager IL Mare (fine dining italian restaurants)

        Nov 2017 - Aug 2022

      • IL Mare Supervisor (fine dining italian restaurants)

        Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

      • Waiter

        Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      Il Mare receives third Wine Spectator Award of Excellence SUNDAY LEADER Apr 2019 Il Mare Restaurant at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence 2018 by Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wines, for its impressive selection of 155 fine wines. The Italian fine dining restaurant is the only restaurant in Sri Lanka, which has received this respected award. The award recognises wine lists that offer a well-chosen and interesting assortment of quality wines that are appropriate to the respective cuisine and appeal to… Show more Il Mare Restaurant at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence 2018 by Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wines, for its impressive selection of 155 fine wines. The Italian fine dining restaurant is the only restaurant in Sri Lanka, which has received this respected award. The award recognises wine lists that offer a well-chosen and interesting assortment of quality wines that are appropriate to the respective cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine enthusiasts.“We are extremely proud that Il Mare has been honoured once again with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence”, said Ross Sanders, General Manager of Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort. “This award is further recognition for Il Mare and we are proud to receive this prestigious accolade for the third year running.” This is the seventh significant international award that the resort has won on its way to establishing itself as one of the leading luxury properties on the island. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has achieved significant international and local recognition, including in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017, being named on DestinAsian magazine’s 2016 Luxe List and included in the Condé Nast Traveler US’s 2017 Hot List Show less
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      LIFESTYLE http://www.themorning.lk/brunch-page-3-anantara/ Nov 2018 the resort has achieved significant international and local recognition, including in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards in 2017 and 2018, being named on DestinAsian magazine’s 2016 Luxe List, being awarded by Wine Spectator for three consecutive years (2016-2018) for its Il Mare restaurant, included in the Condé Nast Traveller US’ 2017 Hot List, and being nominated by Singapore Tatler as one of the Top 10 Asia’s Wellness Retreats 2018.
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      The Il Mare chefs create delicious seafood and freshly made pasta dishes, LET'S TRAVEL THE MAGAZINE FOR CORPORATE AND LEISURE TRAVELLERS May 2018 Il Mare chefs create delicious seafood and freshly made pasta dishes, the passions of the Italian coastline are savoured at this cliff-side restaurant.
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      The Italian restaurant, Il Mare, GLOBAL TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Mar 2018 The Italian restaurant, Il Mare, serves the freshest bread, pizzas with perfectly thin crusts, homemade pasta and heaps more. I am all for sticking to local cuisine when travelling, but not when there’s a restaurant with an Italian chef like theirs.
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      Anantara Tangalle Resort iIL MARE awarded Traveler Readers’ Choice Award Traveler Readers’ Choice Award May 2017 Anantara Tangalle won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year. This is the six significant international award the resort has won and the property has established itself as one of the leading resorts on the island to travellers both from abroad and locally.Due to this strong support, Anantara Tangalle has achieved significant international and local recognition, including in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016, being named on Destin Asian magazine’s 2016… Show more Anantara Tangalle won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year. This is the six significant international award the resort has won and the property has established itself as one of the leading resorts on the island to travellers both from abroad and locally.Due to this strong support, Anantara Tangalle has achieved significant international and local recognition, including in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016, being named on Destin Asian magazine’s 2016 Luxe List, being awarded by Wine Spectator in 2016 and 2017 for its Il Mare restaurant, and included in the Condé Nast Traveler US’s 2017 Hot List. Show less
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      Sri Lankan Resorts Among Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List ondé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Mar 2017 nantara is no stranger to accolades. The resort claims ownership to 3 other international awards in the recent past. These include,Being among the awardees at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016Named on DestinAsian magazine’s 2016 Luxe ListAwarded by Wine Spectator in 2016 for its Il Mare restaurant.
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      ANANTARA PEACE HAVEN TANGALLE RESORT’S ‘IL MARE’ BECOMES THE FIRST RESTAURANT IN SRI LANKA TO WIN PRESTIGIOUS WINE SPECTATOR AWARD https://www.12fly.com.my/lifestyle/en/anantara-peace-haven-tangalle-resorts-il-mare-becomes-the-first-restaurant-in-sri-lanka-to-win-prestigious-wine-spectator-award/ Jul 2016 Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly coveted ‘Restaurant Award ' from prestigious Wine Spectator magazine.Wine Spectator magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world's best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants that show passion and commitment when it comes to wine. This year, 3,595 restaurants from 72 countries were honoured for… Show more Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly coveted ‘Restaurant Award ' from prestigious Wine Spectator magazine.Wine Spectator magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world's best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants that show passion and commitment when it comes to wine. This year, 3,595 restaurants from 72 countries were honoured for their outstanding wine programmes, with Il Mare the only – and first ever – restaurant to be awarded in Sri Lanka.Winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence match wines to their menus thematically, and Il Mare’s choices are no exception. For Il Mare, the fine-dining and wine offerings are not the only significant highlights of the restaurant. Perched dramatically on the cliff edge, overlooking the Indian Ocean, Il Mare features an elegant dining room and spacious outdoor deck. The panoramic ocean view reveals a captivating scene of swaying coconut palms and waves crashing against rocks.Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s ‘Il Mare’ Becomes the First Restaurant in Sri Lanka to Win Prestigious Wine Spectator Award The delicious menu transforms the local fishermen’s catches and gourmet Mediterranean ingredients into classic antipasti selections, flavoursome seafood and meat dishes, pizzas and pastas made to order at a live culinary station and signature specials, complemented by a world class collection of wine. Authentic Italian desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta, along with exotic flambéed sweets like pineapple with dark rum, honey, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream, tempt even the most jaded palette. Show less
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s ‘Il Mare’ becomes first restaurant in Sri Lanka to win presti http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/anantara-peace-haven-tangalle-resorts-il-mare-becomes-first-restaurant-in-sri-lanka-to-win-prestigio/27-556373 Jul 2016 Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly-coveted ‘Restaurant Award ‘ from prestigious Wine Spectator magazine. Wine Spectator magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world’s best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants that show passion and commitment when it comes to wine. This year, 3,595 restaurants from 72 countries were honoured… Show more Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly-coveted ‘Restaurant Award ‘ from prestigious Wine Spectator magazine. Wine Spectator magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world’s best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants that show passion and commitment when it comes to wine. This year, 3,595 restaurants from 72 countries were honoured for their outstanding wine programmes, with Il Mare the only – and first ever – restaurant to be awarded in Sri Lanka. “It is indeed an honour to be bestowed this award, and to be the sole restaurant to be recognised in Sri Lanka,” commented Tamir Kobrin, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle’s General Manager. “It’s a testament to the dedication to quality, excellence and passion of our culinary and service teams.”Winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence match wines to their menus thematically, and Il Mare’s choices are no exception. For Il Mare, the fine-dining and wine offerings are not the only significant highlights of the restaurant. Perched dramatically on the cliff edge, overlooking the Indian Ocean, Il Mare features an elegant dining room and spacious outdoor deck. The panoramic ocean view reveals a captivating scene of swaying coconut palms and waves crashing against rocks. The delicious menu transforms the local fishermen’s catches and gourmet Mediterranean ingredients into classic antipasti selections, flavoursome seafood and meat dishes, pizzas and pastas made to order at a live culinary station and signature specials, complemented by a world class collection of wine. Authentic Italian desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta, along with exotic flambéed sweets like pineapple with dark rum, honey, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream, tempt even the most jaded palette. Show less
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      The Luxe List 2016: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort The Luxe May 2016 Il Mare, the resort’s excellent Italian restaurant. He’ll also walk you through the list of local excursions
    • Awarded to Nuwan K.
      ‘Il Mare’ wins prestigious ‘Restaurant Award’ http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/anantara-peace-haven-tangalle-resorts-il-mare-becomes-first-restaurant-in-sri-lanka-to-win-prestigio/27-556373 Jan 2016 Anantara Tangalle Resort’s‘Il Mare’ wins Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly coveted ‘Restaurant Award’-(‘Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence’) from prestigious Wine Spectator Magazine.Italian Chef Massimillano MaxWine Spectator Magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world’s best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise… Show more Anantara Tangalle Resort’s‘Il Mare’ wins Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort’s signature Italian restaurant ‘Il Mare’ has become the first and only restaurant in Sri Lanka to earn the highly coveted ‘Restaurant Award’-(‘Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence’) from prestigious Wine Spectator Magazine.Italian Chef Massimillano MaxWine Spectator Magazine is regarded worldwide as a leading guide to the world’s best wines. The title’s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants that show passion and commitment when it comes to wine. This year, 3,595 restaurants from 72 countries were honoured for their outstanding wine programmes, with Il Mare the only – and first ever –restaurant to be awarded in Sri Lanka. Show less