This document provides a summary of Mateusz Steczek's personal and professional details. It outlines his career history working in purchasing roles of increasing responsibility at The Berkeley Hotel in London from 2006 to present. It also lists his education qualifications in tourism management, hospitality, and procurement. His skills include excellent communication, organization, teamwork, and adapting to change. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, hotel purchasing systems, and speaks Polish, English, and German.

1. Mateusz Steczek
PERSONAL
DETAILS
CHARACTER
PROFILE
CONTACT:
Phone:07912576824 ; e-mail: mateuszsteczek@yahoo.com
Address: 14a Beaconfield Avenue, Epping, Essex CM16 5AU
I am highly motivated and ambitious, both as an individual and as a member of a team. Whilst fulfilling
my duties in my current role constantly strive to increase my knowledge in the fields such as product
and market knowledge, cost control and team management
I am excellent communicator with people skills, organizer and team player with a flexible and
professional attitude, who is adaptable to change. I am used to working to tight deadlines and cope well
under pressure. PC literate with a good knowledge of windows based applications, including Microsoft
Office.
EDUCATION 2016 - Studying towards CIPS qualifications Level 4, Diploma in Procurement and Supply
2011 - 2012 - The Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply(CIPS), Level 3, Advanced Certificate in
Procurement and Supply
2002 – 2006 – The University of Physical Education AWF im. Bronislawa Czecha–Krakow,Poland
MA in Tourism, Management in Tourism and Recreation
2000 – 2002 – Tourism College in Sucha Beskidzka, Poland
Tourism and Hospitality Management
1995 – 1999 – College in Sucha Beskidzka
WORK
EXPERIENCE
08/2011 – THE BERKELEY HOTEL*****, London, Wilton Place
Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL
United Kingdom
Assistant Purchasing Manager
In my role at the Berkeley, I am responsible for looking after the department and 4 other staff members
who report to me.
Functions:
 In control of food ordering and buying and working alongside the head chef for any purchasing
he requires.
 To order, check and approve all stationary products, cleaning supplies / chemicals and
glassware, tableware
 Working alongside Pierre Koffmann to ensure restaurant has everything to run smoothly
 Deputising in the absence of Area Purchasing Manager
 Matching all invoices and purchase orders, complete for accounts
 Working together with Cost controller to keep the food and beverage costs on desirable level
 Overseeing the monthly stock takes in the wine cellar
 Managing Health and safety for the department
 Sourcing new products for the hotel and negotiate best possible prices
 To assist during preparing and signing a new contracts

2. 09/2009 – 08/2011 THE BERKELEY HOTEL*****, London, Wilton Place
Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL
United Kingdom
Purchasing Assistant
My general responsibilities in this position are to acquire the best possible products at the most suitable
price. To maintain the beverage stock to optimum level. To assist the Purchasing Management with day
to day running of the Purchasing functions within the Hotel. To deputies for the Assistant Purchasing
Manager in his absence.
Functions:
 To search the market for new suppliers and negotiate best prices for beverage products
 The accurate issue of goods from stock on the designated days to all departments
 The accurate maintenance of stocks records and month end figures for stock issued
 To reorder stock items with authorized purchase orders to the optimum level at the most
economical price.
 To generate, audit and place orders in procurement system
 To complete and process purchase orders for all authorized purchase requisitions and to check
delivery notes and approve invoices for payment
 To control stock level and conduct monthly stock take
 To attend weekly operation meetings
10/2006 –09/2009 THE BERKELEY HOTEL*****, London, Wilton Place Knightsbridge,SW1X
7RL
United Kingdom
Goods Receiver
Responsible for looking after and purchasing the food, stationary, printing products and other
purchasing that is required by the rest of the Hotel as well as helping with beverages.
Functions:
 In control of food ordering and buying and working along side the chef for any purchasing he
requires,
 Controlling all stock levels in storage rooms and maintaining storage rooms
 Placing orders via Purchasing system FnBshop system - Fourth hospitality
 Ensure goods received are in good condition and no shortages,
 Matching all invoices and purchase orders, complete for accounts,
 Covering Purchasing Assistant position when absent,
 To negotiate best possible prices with suppliers,
 Working closely with the cellar and helping by taking monthly stock takes,
03/ 2006 – 09/ 2006 Freelance Organizing Walking Tours Across Poland
Working with large groups (20-25 people) of tourists from UK and Ireland.
Functions:
 Arranging program,
 Airport transfers,
 Accommodation and meals,
 Tour and city guides,
 24/7 assistance, all inclusive.

3. COURSES
AND IT
SYSTEMS
Courses:
• WSET Award Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and spirit issued by International Wine &
Spirit Centre, London
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service
• Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace issued by Chartered Institute of
Environmental Health
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering issued by Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health
• Certificate in Telephone Techniques issued by Maybourne Hotel Group
• Certificate in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) issued by University of
Cambridge
• Business writing skills certificate
• DLP (Leader Development Program) – 8 months training organized by MHG
• Group Training Certificate
• Allergy Awareness and Special Diets Programme – Certificate of Completion, Fiona Horne
Training
IT Systems:
• Enterprise manager, Fnb shop - Fourth hospitality – Purchasing system
• CRS Galileo – Global Reservation System
• Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES • Polish
• English
• German
INTERESTS: • Sports: wado ryu karate, scuba diving, skiing,
• Photography
• Foreign languages
• Computers, IT