Meet The Team: Jordan Gibrick

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An occasional series where we meet the team and unearth a few fun facts about our Bottleneck family. Up next: Jordan Gibrick.

Jordan Gibrick

Where are you from?
Northbrook, IL.

What is your role at Bottleneck?
Director Of Operations.

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy that every day presents new (and unexpected challenges), it’s all about finding creative ways to make things work and solve problems!

What do you do when you are not at work?
I am an avid concert goer, I try to see at least one concert a week, almost all of my vacations are based around live music. I also love riding my bike, and checking out Chicago’s fantastic restaurant scene.

Chicago Concert

How did you discover Bottleneck Management?
Back in 2008, my best friend Teddy Risk was bartending at Trace. Through Teddy I met Bart Vivian and eventually Jason, Nate, and Chris.

What do you enjoy about working with the team/company?
Being a part of a growing company is so much fun. I have the pleasure of working with so many different personalities from all different backgrounds. Everyday I’m in a different restaurant and I get to engage and work with such a fun and diverse group of people.

Current favorite drink?
Old Fashioned.

What is something that people probably don’t know about you?
I’ve seen the band Phish 76 times; I’ll be going to my 77th on Halloween in Vegas!

Favorite TV/Movie Quote?
“Where’s the any key?” – Homer Simpson

homer any key

Biggest party foul?
When you’re out with a big group and your friend who has never worked in a restaurant asks for separate checks.

Favorites food(s)?
I absolutely love Asian food, specifically Asian noodles, specifically Ramen, specifically the Miso Bold and Spicy Ramen from Ramen Takeya (runner up, Spicy Roasted Garlic Ramen from Wasabi).

Share a moment of personal triumph:
Purchasing my home was a big moment for me, it was something I worked towards for years.

Read Jordan’s full Bottleneck biography here