RUSSELL GIBBON
BJS Restaurant
Eugene,OR
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Server delivering guest service across high-volume dining rooms, banquets, and full-service meal periods. Balances order accuracy, upselling, POS checkout, and table flow while supporting team coordination in fast-paced shifts. Brings OLCC-aware beverage service and a hospitality style shaped by front- and back-of-house experience.
Work History
Server
1 Year 8 Months- Serving guests for the totality of the dining experience. Belief that as a server and restaurant attendant to assure that my guest's and peer's pleasantries come to fruition to the best of my ability. In addition, to have a business oriented attitude that what facilitate the prosperity of all parties involved in true hospitality.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and best practices.
Server/food Runner.
4 Months- Upheld strong customer service for the full dining experience of guests.
- Worked at high volume in refined teamwork environments.
Student. Hospitality/studies Via College Courses.
2 Years 11 Months- General domestic caregiving. Landscaping and household tasks for those in need.
- Pre-University coarse work.
Server / Waiter / Seasonal Work.
4 Months- Greeted, seated, and waited on guests for the entirety of dining experience.
- Prepared and served banquets and large private parties.
- Responsible for fine dining etiquette and procedure.
Server / Bartender.
7 Years 1 Month- Served full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items in a high-paced environment.
- Mixed and served alcoholic beverages within OLCC regulations.
- Operated Oregon Lottery, fulfilled managerial duties as necessary/general
Dishwasher / Server / Bartender.
4 Years 11 Months- Restaurant duties including positions; server, bartender, host, prep cook and dishwasher
Education
Diplomacy And College Academia
Skills
POS
Bartending
Banquet service
Fine dining service
Alcohol service compliance
Customer service
Food safety
Food handling
Shift supervision
Team coordination
Inventory control
Private dining service
Opening and closing procedures
OLCC certification
Mixology
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Bartender License
- OLCC Service Permit
Timeline
Server
BJS Restaurant
11.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Server/food Runner.
Outback Steakhouse.
11.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Student. Hospitality/studies Via College Courses.
Trade work and Academia.
01.2019 - 12.2021Read More
Server / Waiter / Seasonal Work.
McNary Restaurant and Lounge.
05.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Server / Bartender.
Ajs Hideaway Bar and Grill
07.2010 - 08.2017Read More
Dishwasher / Server / Bartender.
Porters Pub
01.2006 - 12.2010Read More
CCC
Diplomacy And College Academia
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