Tony Maaraoui
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
A salesperson and entrepreneur with a proven track record at E-MANGIA CATERING and MR JONES, adept in revenue forecasting and interpersonal communication. Excelled in contract management and sales, boosting customer satisfaction through innovative solutions. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Consultant
Local Restaurant Marketing
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Managed event planning for corporate and private events of up to 500 guests.
- Provided guidance and support to kitchen staff as needed throughout the event preparation process.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for competitive pricing on services and products.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials such as fliers, brochures, and advertisements.
- Customized menus and managed food preparation for special events.
Startup Founder
MR JONES All American Cuisine
Ehden, Lebanon
03.2016 - 02.2022
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
- Collaborated with chefs on new recipes, flavors and presentations for dishes served in the restaurant.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
Sales Manager / Partner
E-MANGIA Catering
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed and executed targeted sales strategies that increased overall client engagement and revenue
- Negotiated and secured high-value catering contracts for weddings, corporate functions, and large private events
- Managed end-to-end client relationships, ensuring repeat business and generating over 70% of new leads through referrals
- Collaborated with top-tier caterers and vendors to deliver tailored culinary experiences across South Florida
- Forecasted monthly revenue and optimized sales pipeline to consistently meet growth goals
- Spearheaded promotional initiatives, improving brand visibility and client acquisition in a competitive market
Education
High School Diploma -
College De La Salle
01.1993
Skills
Sales Strategy & Revenue Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Event & Catering Coordination
- Business Development
- Problem Solving & Creative Thinking
- Culinary collaboration
- Budget management
- Sales strategy
Affiliations
- running
- working out
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Catering Consultant
Local Restaurant Marketing
05.2024 - Current
Startup Founder
MR JONES All American Cuisine
03.2016 - 02.2022
Sales Manager / Partner
E-MANGIA Catering
01.2009 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
College De La Salle
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