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KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON

Khairul.

Restaurant operations.
Team leadership.

Hands-on experience leading shifts, developing employees, and keeping restaurant operations moving.

PEOPLE · SERVICE · STANDARDS

Hands-on.
Team-focused.

CURRENT ROLE

Back-of-House Shift Lead

Secret Burger Kitchen

Kirkland, WAJun 2026 – Present

Selected for further leadership development at Secret Burger Kitchen.

01

Lead the shift

02

Develop the team

03

Uphold standards

01 / EXPERIENCE

Built on the
restaurant floor.

From food preparation and customer service to shift leadership, staff scheduling, and employee coaching.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

JUN 2026 – PRESENT CurrentBack-of-House Shift LeadSecret Burger Kitchen · Kirkland, WA
  • Lead evening kitchen shifts and closing operations, coordinating team responsibilities and addressing staffing gaps and workflow concerns.
  • Train and coach kitchen employees on station procedures, food preparation standards, teamwork, and performance expectations.
  • Verify station cleanliness and completion of closing tasks, document work with photos, and prepare the kitchen for the next shift.
  • Reinforce sanitation and fryer oil-handling procedures; report equipment concerns, request qualified inspection, and follow up with management.
  • Give management specific feedback on employee readiness, callouts, and production delays; recommend training and coverage improvements.

Recognized for contributions to employee training and building the Kirkland team; selected for further leadership development.

NOV 2022 – OCT 2024Assistant ManagerPapa John’s · Redmond, WA
  • Oversaw restaurant shifts during manager absences, supervised team members, and coordinated daily service and food preparation.
  • Coordinated employee schedules to meet staffing needs and maintain coverage throughout restaurant operations.
  • Trained new employees on customer service expectations, food preparation procedures, safety requirements, and workplace practices.
  • Reviewed sales data and supported operational adjustments focused on store performance, food quality, and efficiency.
NOV 2022 – OCT 2024Food Service EmployeeMcDonald’s · Kingsgate, Kirkland, WA
  • Served front-counter and drive-thru customers while preparing food, assembling orders, and supporting timely, accurate service.
  • Maintained stocked workstations and followed food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures throughout each shift.
  • Worked across service and kitchen positions to support coworkers and a positive customer experience during busy periods.
JUN 2023 – SEP 2024Assistant ManagerPizza Hut · Kirkland, WA
  • Supported daily restaurant operations, supervised employees, and coordinated customer service and kitchen workflow.
  • Created work schedules and trained new hires on daily responsibilities, service expectations, and food preparation.
  • Monitored sales trends and helped implement initiatives intended to strengthen store sales performance.
  • Prepared ingredients and pizzas while maintaining product quality, food safety, and clean workstations.
JUN 2021 – NOV 2021Food Service LeadFreshii · Woodinville, WA
  • Led team members through food preparation, customer service, and daily cleaning responsibilities.
  • Trained new hires on preparation procedures, sanitation practices, service standards, and workplace expectations.
  • Served customers and supported an organized, productive work environment while maintaining food quality and safety.
DEC 2018 – NOV 2020Food Service EmployeeMcDonald’s · Totem Lake, WA
  • Supported table service, drive-thru operations, food preparation, and accurate order completion in a high-volume restaurant.
  • Verified food deliveries twice weekly and organized freezer storage while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
JAN 2018 – DEC 2018Deli and Courtesy ClerkQuality Food Center · Kirkland, WA
  • Assisted deli customers, answered product questions, and offered samples; sliced, weighed, packaged, and priced meats and cheeses.
  • Bagged groceries, helped customers to their vehicles, restocked products, and maintained clean work areas and restrooms.
DEC 2017 – SEP 2018Food Service EmployeeShawarmaniac · Kirkland, WA
  • Prepared vegetables, meats, and sandwiches; organized supplies and replenished ingredients for daily service.
  • Labeled and dated food according to health department requirements and maintained sanitation standards.

02 / EXPERTISE

The people. The process.
The everyday details.

A practical foundation in the work that keeps a restaurant running.

01 / PEOPLE

Team leadership

Coordinating the shift and helping employees build confidence in their responsibilities.

  • Shift leadership
  • Employee coaching & training
  • Staff scheduling
02 / OPERATIONS

Daily operations

Managing the practical details of restaurant service, from receiving to closing.

  • Closing operations
  • Inventory receiving
  • Sales trend monitoring
03 / STANDARDS

Service & quality

Supporting customers and coworkers with consistent preparation and clean workstations.

  • Food safety & sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation

03 / EDUCATION

A broader
perspective.

Cascadia College

Bothell, WA

Economics transfer focus

Planned transfer to University of Washington Bothell

LANGUAGES

Connecting through
language.

EnglishBahasaHindiRohingya

04 / GET IN TOUCH

Let’s connect.

For a conversation about restaurant operations and team leadership.