ROBERT MCKEON acol0u@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-****

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Food and Beverage Purchaser with over 25 years’ experience in Hospitality Industry. Expertise in setting up

inventory and purchasing process for new and established properties, excelling at reaching food cost goals.

Seeking a position in purchasing management with a growing food manufacturer or distributor which will

benefit from my skills and experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SORA license renewed 1/2014

PRIVATE CATERER 08/2011-current

Catering service for private functions. Work with clients to develop menus consistent with their budgetary

concerns. Purchase, prepare and provide food service during function.

DREAM DOWNTOWN, New York, NY 04/2011 - 08/2011

Food and Beverage Buyer

Purchased food inventory for new 340 room hotel property with banquet facilities, gourmet steakhouse and two

night clubs. Negotiated with vendors to secure most cost effective options and sources. Supervised food

storeroom attendants to ensure proper storage and sanitation procedures in order to minimize food loss.

NEW YORK MARRIOTT EASTSIDE, New York, NY 06/2007- 04/2011

Executive Steward

Purchased of all food, beverage and cleaning supplies for 647 room property with annual Food & Beverage

sales of $6 million. Helped raise property to #5 hotel in region for vendor compliance per Marriott standards.

Maintained food cost at 18.2% which was under budget 2007, 2008 and 2009. Achieved rank of 2nd lowest food

cost in Eastern Region in 2009. Supervised daily activities of 16 union utility associates including coordinating

payroll and scheduling. Under my supervision, Marriott Associate Opinion Survey score increased from 64 to

86 on 100-point scale. Planned daily cafeteria menus in associate cafeteria serving 250 associates. Introduced a

20-day concierge menu emphasizing quality while keeping cost in line.

BRIDGEWATER MARRIOTT HOTEL, Bridgewater, NJ 03/2002-06/2007

Food and Beverage Purchaser

Worked with Corporate to launch new property. In charge of all purchasing responsibilities for start-up hotel.

During tenure, Food & Beverage cost was consistently below budget with food cost averaging at 29% and

beverage cost at 20%. Supervised food storeroom attendants to ensure proper storage and sanitation procedures

to minimize food loss. Assisted in kitchen food operations.

MARRIOTT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, Edison, NJ 05/1995-10/2001

Director of Inventory Management

Managed five Inventory Managers and 9000 line items in two warehouses. Personally responsible for

purchasing 1200 perishable /center of plate items while maintaining a 99.7% service level. Worked closely with

Operations to balance inbound/outbound in busiest warehouse in company. Worked with Transportation to

increase backhaul revenue 62% in 5-year period. Negotiated vendor pricing with non-Marriott vendors. Acted

as interim Quality Control Manager for 10 months in addition to regular duties. Inspected code dates, ensured

inventory was properly rotated.

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PRINCETON MARRIOTT HOTEL, Princeton, NJ 04/1989-05/1995

Food and Beverage Purchaser

Purchased all food and beverage items for 350 room hotel. Maintained proper food cost at or below 30% and

beverage cost of 19%. Supervised food storeroom attendants to ensure proper storage and sanitation procedures

to minimize food loss. Managed all deliveries to property.

AWARDS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Member of Marriott Quarter Century Club

Nominee for J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence 1993 & 2001

Associate of the year - Princeton Marriott Hotel 1990

Associate of the Month - Princeton Marriott Hotel 1/89

Associate of the Month - Somerset Marriott Hotel - 3/1985

Earned Rank of Lifetime Member for Millstone Valley Volunteer Fire Department

Involved in many fundraising activities for people in need

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