Jackson Gilstrap

Server/Bartender 2007-2014

Manager Amerigo West End 2014-2015

• Ran day-to-day operations
• Invoicing
• Scheduling
• Beverage orders

Assistant General Manager Amerigo West End 2015-2017

• Managed beverage program for Amerigo West End and Amerigo Cool Springs; developed craft cocktails, wine placements for 80 bottle list, as well as draft and packaged beer
• Hired and trained bartenders
• Managed staff education including classroom setting

General Manager Amerigo West End 2017-2018

• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty
• Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately

Assistant General Manager Amerigo Cool Springs 2018-2020

• Continued to run beverage program for Amerigo West End and Amerigo Cool Springs

Assistant General Manager Jasper's Restaurant 2020-2021

• Opened Jasper's restaurant and developed beverage program from the ground up
• Developed craft cocktails including draft, frozen, and builds; created wine and beer list
• Hired and trained all bartenders

General Manager Jasper's Restaurant 2021-2023

• Rebranded concept, shifting from upscale casual to bar and grill
• Added game room
• Cut restaurant losses by 3/4

General Manager Amerigo West End 2023-present

• Implemented Amerigo FOH standards
• Replaced 90% of the FOH staff
• Developed new hosts, servers, and bartenders

Tower Records Supervisor 2004-2005

Tower Records Employee Development Manager 2005-2006

FYE Manager 2006-2007