Khalil Al Sheblak
Clane,Co Kildare
Summary
Hard working and motivated person with experience working in a variety of roles such as community sponsor for Ukrainian refugees, restaurant supervisor, farmer and gardener and as owner and chef my own food kart (Khalil’s Kitchen). I have excellent catering, horticultural, customer service, communication, cash handling, business planning, administration, IT, stock management, merchandising and people skills. I have undertaken continuous professional development and have a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Studies. I am versatile and, as shown below, adapt to new roles and challenges easily. I have excellent team working skills and attention to detail, as well as experience working on my own initiative.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardener
Clongowes Community Garden
Clane, Ireland
- Current
- Working as a Gardener on a Community Employment Project in Clongowes Community Garden
Owner and Chef
Khalil’s Kitchen
North East Kildare, Ireland
- Current
- Ran my own business, Khalil’s Kitchen Food Kart, serving falafel at farmers markets in North East Kildare
- Provided catering at events in the Curragh Racecourse and catered for private parties
Zero Waste Garden Secretary and Farmer
Rathcoffey Community Employment Project
Rathcoffey, Ireland
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked as a Zero Waste Garden Secretary and Farmer
Supervisor and Waiter
Jordan
Jordan, Jordan
- Worked for seven years as a supervisor and waiter in five star restaurants in Jordan with responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day management
- Worked front of house meeting and greeting diners, offering menu advice, managing bookings and trained and supervised staff
- Assisted with food preparation including vegetables, meat and fish, and ensured that the restaurant operated in line with food health and safety regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business English Course
Further Education And Training Centre
Maynooth, Co. Kildare01-2025
Bachelor Degree -
Agricultural Studies
Skills
- Customer service and assistance
- Mowing and edging
- Pesticide and fungicide application
- Maintaining equipment
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Soil preparation
- Pest control
- Kitchen operations management
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety and sanitation
- Complaint resolution
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- People management
- Bookkeeping
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about all aspects of food and cooking.
- Keep fit through walking and exercising.
- Enjoy travel and experiencing new cultures and people.
Keycharacteristics
- Hard working and motivated person with experience working in a variety of roles such as community sponsor for Ukrainian refugees, restaurant supervisor, farmer and gardener and as owner and chef my own food kart (Khalil’s Kitchen).
- Excellent catering, horticultural, customer service, communication, cash handling, business planning, administration, IT, stock management, merchandising and people skills.
- Undertaken continuous professional development and have a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Studies.
- Versatile and adapt to new roles and challenges easily.
- Excellent team working skills and attention to detail, as well as experience working on my own initiative.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- First Aid Response (09/2026)
- HACCP / Safe Pass
- Full Driving License
Timeline
Zero Waste Garden Secretary and Farmer
Rathcoffey Community Employment Project
01.2020 - 01.2023
Gardener
Clongowes Community Garden
- Current
Owner and Chef
Khalil’s Kitchen
- Current
Supervisor and Waiter
Jordan
Bachelor of Arts - Business English Course
Further Education And Training Centre
Bachelor Degree -
Agricultural Studies