Evan Tripp
Shenandoah Club
Daleville,VA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Customer-focused early-career hospitality professional with experience in fine dining, banquet service, kitchen support, and customer service. Known for strong communication, time management, and relationship-building. Delivers consistent service and adapts quickly across guest-facing and back-of-house settings.
Work History
Banquet and Fine Dining Server
7 Months- Provided exquisite customer service, enhancing club member satisfaction while creating internal relationships with club members
- Prepared linens and place settings quickly to support consistent event and club service delivery. This helped facilitate club service throughout the day.
- Consistent fine-dining tray handling and beverage service supported smooth dining room operations. Accurate menu guidance and select wine pairing suggestions improved revenue and elevated diner satisfaction among club members.
Line Cook
1 Year 4 Months- Coordinated station setup and restocking to support smooth kitchen workflow, overall improving customer satisfaction and increasing guest loyalty.
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during all prep and service tasks. This reduced foodborne illness rates to 0% and increased food production quality.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues. This helped me fit into the kitchen and build positive relationships with BOH staff and with FOH staff.
Deli Associate
2 Years- Prepared sliced meats, cheeses, and specialty items to customer specifications, increasing sales and customer satisfaction.
- Followed food safety procedures during cleaning, storage, and handling tasks. Increased consumption of ready-to-eat foods, boosting revenue
- Assisted customers with orders, product questions, and special requests. Increased customer satisfaction and created a loyal customer culture.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
- Al Pollard Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Culinary Arts Scholarship Recipient
- Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association and Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Effective communication
Exceptional customer service
Customer service excellence
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Time management
Task prioritization
Strong communication skills
Relationship building
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Food presentation
Certification
- Licensed ServSafe
Timeline
Banquet and Fine Dining Server
Shenandoah Club
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Line Cook
On The Verandah
04.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Deli Associate
Ingles Supermarket
03.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Virginia Western Community College
Culinary Arts from Culinary
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