John Holding
@johnholding
Hospitality and recruiting leader focused on team performance, exceptional service, and sales growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I bring a dynamic background spanning hospitality leadership and full life-cycle recruiting. As an Assistant General Manager, I lead a team of 25+ while driving strong revenue performance, handling weekly wine and liquor ordering, and managing monthly inventory across multiple beverage categories.
I’m hands-on with operations and service recovery—addressing guest concerns, resolving issues quickly, and implementing cost-reduction strategies without sacrificing quality. Previously, I owned recruiting end-to-end, supported hiring managers with training and process guidance, and used applicant tracking systems to manage candidates from vetting through onboarding and contract engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant General Manager
Il Pizzaiolo
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Managed a team of 25+ and oversaw restaurant operations including guest issue resolution, ordering, inventory, scheduling, and cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality standards.
Professional Recruiter
Allied Resources Technical Consultants
Oct 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 4 months)
Performed full life cycle recruiting from candidate vetting through onboarding, supporting hiring managers with interviewing, documentation, and performance-counseling guidance.
Salesman
Rohrich Mazda
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 (4 months)
Worked with prospective clients to find vehicle needs, generated and followed up on leads, negotiated deals, and supported post-sale customer needs and relationships.
Bartender
Tender Bar and Kitchen
Mar 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Prepared and served craft cocktails and fine food, including opening/closing the bar, taking drink orders, and maintaining stocked ingredients for service.
Bartender
TIN 202
Jul 2015 - Feb 2016 (7 months)
Served craft cocktails and fine food, handled bar opening/closing, supported cocktail menu creation, and maintained service readiness through stocking and inventory.
Assistant Manager/Bartender
Table 9
Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Managed FOH operations and EOD responsibilities, created cocktail menus, assisted with beer and wine selections, handled expo duties, resolved guest issues, and processed payments using the point-of-sale system.
Assistant Manager/Bartender
Fondue Factory
Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Managed both FOH and BOH operations, handled FOH hiring, supported guest experience, and performed drawer/safe end-of-night reconciliation.
Bartender
Rocktop
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)
Provided fast-paced nightclub bartending services, including bar opening/closing, drawer counts, and stocking/inventory management.
Bartender
Gibbie’s Pub and Eatery
Jul 2009 - Apr 2012 (2 years 9 months)
Handled bar opening/closing, performed end-of-night drawer counts, and supported stocking and inventory tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Monroe Community College
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
2007 -
Earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies from Monroe Community College.
Availability
Location
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