Chinese Dragon Cafe officially certified as a Great Place to Work

Chief Executive Officer Gayan Fernando, Chief Operating Officer Lahiruwan Lakmal and Assistant HR Manager Tharuka Dissanayaka receive award

Chinese Dragon Cafe (Pvt.) Ltd has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, in recognition of its people-centred culture and commitment to employee well-being. 

Chinese Dragon Cafe, established in 1942, is Sri Lanka’s first and longest-standing Chinese restaurant brand, renowned for bringing authentic Chinese cuisine to generations of Sri Lankans. Over the decades, it has grown into a trusted household name with outlets in Bambalapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Rajagiriya, Pelawatta, Wattala, Kandana, Kaduwela, Nugegoda, Dubai and most recently in Jaffna. The brand is celebrated for its rich heritage, culinary innovation and dedication to service excellence.

The certification, awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute, follows the globally recognised Trust Index survey and a detailed workplace culture assessment. More than 75 percent of employees rated Chinese Dragon Cafe highly across key dimensions of workplace experience, highlighting the company’s strong foundation in integrity, teamwork, agility, passion, trustworthiness, innovation and service excellence. 

“At Chinese Dragon Cafe, our employees are the heart of our success. Their dedication, creativity and teamwork continue to inspire us. This recognition as a Great Place to Work is both a celebration of our people and a commitment to further strengthening our culture of inclusivity, innovation and growth,” Chief Executive Officer Gayan Fernando stated. 

Chinese Dragon Cafe’s ‘Employee First’ philosophy ensures that every team member has a voice in decision-making and career development. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment, emphasises transparent communication and prioritises employee wellness through structured training, engagement programmes and health initiatives.