Eraj Jayawickreme

Director of Culinary

Meet Eraj Jayawickreme—known as “Chef E”—Director of Culinary at Fairmont Olympic, whose passion for food began at age 10 and led to his first professional kitchen role by 15. With over 30 years of experience in top North American restaurants and hotels, including running his own, Eraj is celebrated for his refined, intelligent approach to cooking and his deep respect for ingredients. At Fairmont Olympic, he leads all culinary operations across seven outlets and sustainability programs like the rooftop garden and honeybee apiary. Guided by the belief to “respect the things you eat, and the people you feed,” Eraj brings classic flavors to life with grace, discipline, and heart.