Jesse Gibson
Building and refining successful bar programs since 2012
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About
Promoted from Shift Lead at State of Beer to General Manager of The Bend Bar based on leadership and operational performance.
Experience
Shift Lead → General Manager, The Bend Bar at Trophy Brewing Company (2024-12 – Present)
Promoted from Shift Lead at State of Beer to General Manager of The Bend Bar based on leadership and operational performance.
- Direct day-to-day operations for a high-volume craft beer bar, overseeing staffing, guest experience, and operational execution.
- Manage P&L, labor, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships to achieve profitability goals.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality.
- Analyze sales, labor, and inventory metrics to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations, ABC requirements, and company standards.
Assistant General Manager at FS Food Group – Midwood Smokehouse (2024-02 – 2024-12)
Bar Manager at Backyard Bistro (2020-04 – 2024-01)
Associate General Manager / Bar Manager at Tin Roof and The Senate (2015-07 – 2020-04)
Bartender at Tin Roof and The Senate (2014-04 – 2015-07)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice – The Citadel (2007 – 2011)
