Austin Stone
Barlow
Summary
Committed and dependable professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to quickly learn new processes and adapt to changing environments. Consistently maintains a high level of productivity while effectively managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. Dedicated to delivering quality results, working collaboratively with others, and contributing to the success of the team and organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff in food preparation techniques and standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Analyzed food cost reports to identify opportunities for budget optimization and profitability improvement.
- Led staff meetings to communicate goals, address concerns, and promote teamwork within the kitchen team.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Line Cook
JM’S on the Water
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Opening and setting up the restaurant in the morning
- Making and advertising daily specials
- Maintaining a safe work space
- Maintaining a clean work space
- Ensuring food is made according to serve safe standards
- Ensuring kitchen is kept to serve safe and health department standards
- Closing the restaurant and ensuring all equipment and coolers are shut off and locked up
Service Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised the operation of the sports bar
- Followed and enforces food, liquor, and general safety requirements are being followed
- Responsible for adherence, execution, and coaching of the companies service model to employees
- Supported the management of cost of sales, comps, voids, and discounts and other labor related cost
- Coached team members behaviors and makes recommendations for the counseling, discipline, and termination of team members
- Handled team members complaints or concerns by actively listening, involving the necessary individuals and investigation and resolving where appropriate
- Recorded and managed all bar inventory weekly
- Ordered all food and supply for the bar weekly
- Conducted semi annual evaluations for department
- Made schedules and tended to departments time off needs
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Greeted and seated guest
- Taking food and beverage orders accurately
- Provided attentive service to guest
- Promptly addressing any customer service issues
- Managing guest payments
- Maintained cleanliness of the sports bar
Hospitality
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Greeted and seated guest
- Maintained cleanliness of the sports bar
- Supported and helped servers
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballard Memorial High School
05-2017
Skills
- Strong people management and communication skills
- Time management and organization with attention to detail
- Self motivated and passion for teaching others
- Ability to read and comprehend written materials and perform basic to intermediate mathematical computations
- Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook
JM’S on the Water
03.2024 - 12.2024
Service Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - 12.2023
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 01.2022
Hospitality
Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Ballard Memorial High School