World class F&B team from Citrus Waskaduwa
View(s):The 5-star Citrus Waskaduwa, part of Citrus Leisure PLC which opened two months ago has brought in ‘dynamic individuals from the local and international hospitality industries to strengthen its team’.
Executive Assistant Manager of the hotel, Chef Sudu says special attention was made in selecting the very best for the F&B team for Waskaduwa. “The mixture of old-hands and newcomers allows us to bring years of experience and new ideas together, thereby creating a totally unique offering to our customers,” he said in a media statement issued by the hotel group.
The food and beverage service section is headed by Banquet Manager Wasantha Meepawala with a decade of experience in several renowned hotels around the island and who is currently reading for a Masters in Tourism Economics and Hotel Management at the University of Colombo.
Heading the entire culinary production service is Executive Sous Chef Buddhika Dayananda who has worked in Oman, Abu Dhabi and was also responsible for the royal flight catering and business class kitchen of Oman Air.
Chef Nirosh Deepthi Namadagala heads the pastry bakery production team and carries with him over a decade of experience both in Sri Lanka and global hotel chains in the Middle East.
Sarath Rathnayake, former resident manager of Serene Pavillions Wadduwa, oversees the entire F&B operations at Citrus Waskaduwa. In charge of guest services and MICE tourism at Citrus Waskaduwa is Banquet Coordinator Liya Jayasinghe.
Indian-born sommelier, promotions and PR manager Saanjna Subiah is a new entrant to the local hospitality industry.