Lakshitha Kuruppuarachchi
Chef de Partie
The Craft Behind the Plate
With over five years of progressive culinary experience across the UAE's most distinguished hospitality properties, Lakshitha Kuruppuarachchi brings precision, passion, and an unwavering commitment to quality to every kitchen he enters.
Trained at ICCA Dubai with an IVQ Level II in Food Production & Culinary Arts accredited by City & Guilds, London, Lakshitha has honed his craft across Mediterranean, Peruvian, and continental cuisines — mastering the art of à la carte service, mise en place, and HACCP-compliant kitchen operations.
Currently serving as Chef de Partie at Flaky Pastry, Dubai, he brings the same meticulous standards to breakfast cuisine that he developed across luxury Anantara resorts and five-star Abu Dhabi properties.
Cooking is not merely technique — it is the discipline of transforming the finest ingredients into an experience that lingers long after the last bite.
Career Journey
Chef de Partie
Flaky Pastry — Dubai, UAE
À la carte breakfast service, mise en place, food quality standards, FIFO & HACCP compliance.
Junior Chef de Partie – Mediterranean & Peruvian Cuisine
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort — Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Prepared and cooked Mediterranean and Peruvian à la carte dishes to high standards of quality and presentation.
Demi Chef de Partie – Mediterranean & Peruvian Cuisine
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort — Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Managed mise en place, plating, and new dish development; guided junior kitchen team members.
Commis I
NOVA Restaurant & Lounge, Address Marina Hotel — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Continental cuisine preparation, station management, and supervision of Commis III chefs.
Commis II
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Assisted in preparing continental dishes, daily mise en place, and kitchen equipment handling.
Expertise
Cuisine Specialties
Kitchen Operations
Education & Qualifications
IVQ Level II – Food Production & Culinary Arts
ICCA Dubai
Accredited by City & Guilds, London, UK
Over 620 hours of practical hands-on training in commercial cookery (Hot & Cold Kitchen)
G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)
St. John's College, Nugegoda
Sri Lanka
General Certificate of Education
G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)
St. John's College, Nugegoda
Sri Lanka
General Certificate of Education