JOHN HOLLOWAY
Lafayette,CO
Summary
Team-oriented professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities with focus on driving results and fostering collaboration. Proven success in managing teams, overseeing project execution, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong organizational skills, ensuring seamless team operations and achievement of goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Team Lead Manager
The Simple Greek
07.2024 - Current
- Lead the team in daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service.
- Train and mentor new staff on menu items and service protocols.
- Implement process improvements to enhance kitchen efficiency and reduce food waste.
- Verify inventory and the condition of deliveries, coordinate with supplier lists, and note low stock levels to support inventory creation.
- Train new team members by relaying information on company procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.
- Work at different stations to provide optimal coverage and flow of entire operation to meet production goals.
- Promote a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Field Technician and Inspector
Geotechnical Engineering
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Building Inspector and Field Engineer Technician with three years of field experience in heavy civil construction projects. The work involved more than 150 projects, including roadways, bridges, drainage ways, dams, commercial buildings, and land development.
- Conducted testing, sampling, inspections and provided staff training, job site set-up, and reviewed reports created by technicians for large number of services and inspection types. (A complete list of these specific services I've performed and am trained in is not listed here due to its extent; however, if you are requesting relevance or curiosity, it can be provided separately from this resume upon request): Copies of official certifications are available if requested.
Prep Cook
The Charco Broiler
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for organizing and preparing food before dinner and lunch rushes began as well as maintained kitchen functionality during peak hours.
- Trained new employees in other kitchen related areas such as cook, dishwasher, and busser.
Expediter and Host
Zucca Italian Ristorante’
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for organizing ticket orders from wait staff and getting correct dishes out to the correct customers in a timely manner.
- Organized wait staff seating and section arrangements as well as call ahead reservations.
- Trained new employees in other kitchen related areas such as dishwasher and busser.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Timely
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Multitask management
- Organization
- Client/Customer relations
- Diverse work repertoire within fields
- Quickly learn and retain multiple skills
- Responsible
Affiliations
- ServeSafe Food Protection Manager 2025 – Current (Expires 2030)
- Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) August 2015 – Current
- PTI (Post-Tensioning Institute) Certification Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector September 2020 – Current
Timeline
Restaurant Team Lead Manager
The Simple Greek
07.2024 - Current
Field Technician and Inspector
Geotechnical Engineering
03.2018 - 07.2021
Prep Cook
The Charco Broiler
05.2015 - 08.2015
Expediter and Host
Zucca Italian Ristorante’
08.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado State University