Renowned ‘Chef Sudu’ appointed Executive Assistant Manager of Citrus Waskaduwa
Thursday, 16 January 2014 00:00
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Citrus Leisure PLC yesterday announced the appointment of veteran and renowned ‘Chef Sudu’ as the Executive Assistant Manager of its five-star Citrus Waskaduwa Hotel.
The appointment comes on the heels of the group’s decision to commence operations early this year.
Sudusinghe Chandrasena, fondly known as Chef Sudu is a well known figure among the hospitality industry both in Sri Lanka and around the world. He most recently made his mark as an exceptional Executive Chef at the Cinnamon Grand. Before coming down to Sri Lanka, Chef Sudu was the Executive Chef of the Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts in Dubai. Previous to this appointment, he was the Executive Sous Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh.
Chef Sudu has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest local and global brands in the hospitality industry. Overlooking the entire operations of food production at the five-star Earl’s Regency in Kandy and running the Deli Market at the World Trade Centre in Colombo under the Hilton management are among some of the many accolades under Chef Sudu’s name. During his time in the industry he has also worked at the Hilton Colombo, Holiday Inn Khor Fakkan in the UAE, Holiday Inn Colombo and the Galle Face Hotel.
Chef Sudu’s decades of experience is complimented by extensive training in the hospitality trade both locally and globally. Obtaining his first qualification from the Ceylon Hotel School, Chef Sudu continued his training at the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Michigan where he was awarded a Diploma in Hospitality Management. He also holds ISO 22000 certifications for food safety standards.
A founder member of the Chef’s Guild in Sri Lanka, Chef Sudu is also a member of the Emirates and South African Chef’s Guilds, and a member of the Hotels and Catering International Management Association. Inducted as a Maitre Rotisserie of the Dubai Chapter of the Chain de Rotisseries, he also functions as a prestigious certified culinary judge of the World Association of Chef’s Societies.
Quarter century of experience and culinary achievements
With a quarter century of experience and culinary achievements under his belt, Chef Sudu is an exceptional trainer, a gift he hopes to use to train the new staff at the Citrus property. Having experienced the kitchens of the world, Chef Sudu also engages in many social activities and was a part of the World Chefs Tour Against Hunger that raised almost a million dollars towards the plight of starving children in South Africa.
Commenting on the appointment Citrus Leisure Executive Director/CEO Chandana Talwatte notes, “At Citrus Leisure we strive for excellence in whatever we do and when it comes to finding the right people for the job it’s no different. Chef Sudu is a veteran in the hospitality industry and carries with him decades of extensive experience both locally and globally. We believe that his experience and knowledge will only serve to uplift Citrus Waskaduwa’s offering to its customers.”
The appointment of Chef Sudu commencing from January 2014, adds more ‘star power’ to the Citrus Waskaduwa portfolio with the earlier appointment of Teddy Roland as the hotel’s General Manager. This also further strengthens the group’s decision to commence operations earlier than expected.
