About me
John Anthony is the VP of Operations with Spaghetti On the Wall, a hospitality group in Las Vegas operating venues Sparrow + Wolf and Half Bird Chicken & Beer. As chief of the restaurant’s operations, John is responsible for maintaining guest and team relations while streamlining operations for maximum profitability. A skilled leader, he leads the charge to execute the front of the house experience for which these exciting new hot restaurants are known.
John’s core strengths go beyond operations and into a natural ability to develop memorable and long-lasting relationships. He enjoys inspiring his teammates to grow both professionally and personally, which has left a lasting impression on those who have spent time with him.
Initially specializing in Mom-and-Pop style restaurants, John brought his strengths into the niche of assisting establishments in need of a course correction. Once profitable, this exercise often led to the sale of the restaurants, teaching John many valuable lessons including the importance of cost controls, leadership, and quick acclimation within new organizations.
Driven by the hunger for a larger challenge, he looked to sharpen his skills on the largest F&B stage he could think of, Las Vegas. Since the move, he has had the privilege of opening some of Las Vegas’ most prestigious dining establishments, including Social House (named 2007’s Best New Restaurant 2007 by Las Vegas Review-Journal), Cathouse (lead by Iron Chef Winner, Chef Kerry Simon), and Comme Ca Las Vegas (named 2011’s Best Restaurant by Desert Companion and 944).
In 2017, John accepted the opportunity to join Chef Brian Howard in opening the award winning Sparrow + Wolf. Over the course of 5 years, the partnership expanded into their hospitality group, Spaghetti On the Wall, specializing in operation and consultation. In 2022, Spaghetti On the Wall opened their second concept to much fanfare, Half Bird Chicken & Beer, a fast-casual concept focusing on responsibly sourced rotisserie chicken and local craft beers.
