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Servsafe
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Michael Maronski

Catering Manager
philadelphia

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Feast Your Eyes Catering, excelling in supplier relationship management and price negotiation. Achieved significant cost savings while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Adept at inventory coordination and fostering strong vendor partnerships, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Feast Your Eyes Catering
11.2024 - 10.2025
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.

Catering Chef

Balboa Catering
04.2023 - 04.2024

-created menus based on clients needs/wants to make sure we exceeded their expectations.

-started a food inventory system to track purchases/COGS.

-made systems so that any employee would not forget any food/items to each event.

-at the end of the day, made sure each client was happy and we provided the best food/service that we could have.

Executive Chef

Bistrot La Minette
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts/management

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

    Supplier relationship management

    Purchase order management

    Price negotiation

    Supplier relations

    Procurement expertise

    Inventory coordination

    Pricing structures

Certification

Servsafe Certified

Servsafe

Completed my Servsafe exam multiple times with zero issues. Also have my City of Philadelphia food certificate.

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Feast Your Eyes Catering
11.2024 - 10.2025

Servsafe Certified

05-2023

Catering Chef

Balboa Catering
04.2023 - 04.2024

Executive Chef

Bistrot La Minette
10.2022 - 04.2023

TWIC Certified

08-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts/management

Community College of Philadelphia
05.2001 -
Michael MaronskiCatering Manager