1. Nicholas Petruck
40-5536 Montevideo Road
Mississauga Ontario L5N 2P4
416 229-4377
PROFILE
Creative, multi-talented entrepreneur with extensive experience in restaurant/ hospitality management
sector brings an innovative and intensive approach to mentoring and sharing his experiences
§ Holds Diplomas in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Administration, Hospitality and Tourism
Management and Institutional Administration and Management
§ Chef trained with proven knowledge of quantity food preparation, safe food handling and storage, and
fundamentals of cooking
§ Experienced in menu design and selection, cost and margin analysis
§ As hotel manager oversaw all aspects of hospitality industry: front desk, room service, security, banquets,
food and beverage outlets
§ Restaurant point of sale (POS) programmer and operator experience
§ Extensive knowledge of Windows applications computer software and hardware
§ Experienced and successful in marketing and sales; successful restaurateur: chef and entrepreneur
§ Introduces creative processes (concept development, copywriting, layout, etc.) for various media
§ Excellent skills with spreadsheets and financial packages (AccPac); general knowledge of IT
§ Business knowledge of and extensive contacts within the entertainment and sports industries including
radio, film, television and recording industry as well as Major League Sports
§ Project and results-oriented; outgoing, hard working, dedicated, and self motivated
§ Skilled in public speaking and performance; gifted motivator, teacher and leader; ability to connect with an
audience and teach complex ideas
§ Artistically and creatively inclined; employs high standards for professional and personal conduct
§ Fluent in English and Ukrainian; fair ability in other Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager - Finance, Development and Hospitality 2002-2013
Glenn Burney Lodge Parry Sound, Ontario
Initially retained as consultant for purchase of major Northern Ontario lodge and resort. Continued on through
acquisition and property development in all areas of operations including lodging and accommodation as well as
concept and design of fine dining restaurant and bar.
General Manager/CFO 1996-2002
Cluck, Grunt & Low Toronto, Ontario
General Manager of Casual Dining Southern BBQ restaurants (two) including commissary kitchen. Responsible
for day to day operations, staffing, menu development, accounting, training. Retained initially to consult for
concept development and F&B.
Director of F&B/Marketing/Finance 1993-1995
Sportdomes Oakville Inc., Oakville, Ontario
In charge of marketing, promotions, special events and operation of licensed restaurant and catering.
General Manager / President 1984-
1993
Hurricanes Roadhouse Restaurants, Oakville, Ontario
First fully licensed restaurant location opened in Toronto in1984. Subsequent locations opened in March 1986
(Scarborough, Ontario), July 1986 (Amherstberg, Ontario) and September 1986 (Windsor, Ontario).

2. Cost control, menu design, systems and financial reporting, turnaround specialist
Manager Food &Beverage
Toronto Island Yacht Club 1979-1983
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Hotel, Restaurant and Private Club Operations
Business development and marketing of restaurant chain: oversaw all restaurant operations: front of house, kitchen
and management, banquets and special events eventually realizing an Ontario-wide chain of 4 restaurants with
combined seating capacity of 590 persons and annual sales in excess of 3.5 million dollars
As hotel manager oversaw all aspects of hospitality industry: front desk, room service, security, banquets, food and
beverage outlets
Commercial and Retail (Mortgage and Personal) Credit and Risk Manager
Fully conversant with all areas of underwriting and lending including Due Diligence, Credit and Risk Analysis,
Finance Offers, Solicitors Instructions, etc.
Recipient of Premier of Ontario Award
Awarded Ontario Championship Certificate for outstanding achievement in amateur sports for involvement
(ownership) with Leaside Maple Leafs Baseball Club (Ontario Metro Major League)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Toronto, Ontario
Diplomas in:
§ Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Administration
§ Hospitality and Tourism Management
§ Diplomas in Institutional Administration and Management
Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC) Courses:
§ CUIC110 Accounting, CUIC120 Communications, CUIC140 Marketing,
§ CUIC160 Organizational Behaviour, CUIC170 Economics
Ontario Credit Union Professional Credit Granting School (PCG) Courses:
§ Consumer Lending Program All Levels (I through IV) Basic and Advanced Consumer & Mortgage Loans
§ Commercial Lending Program – Completed all levels
Charity/Volunteer
Co-Founder, Chairman and Tournament Director 1990-1999
The Mark Hebscher Celebrity Charity Golf Classic (in support of Easter Seal Kids)
§ Directly responsible for ensuring financial and public relations success as well as high profile media impact
§ Accountable for financial statements, develops forecasts and budgets,
§ Maintain all management information including databases, mailing lists, registration information, etc.,
§ Responsible for all media and public relations functions, advertising, creative copywriting and production of
mailing materials, securing general and corporate sponsorships, celebrity liaison,
§ Source and negotiate for golf courses and facilities, food and beverage and corporate and private donations
§ Supervise volunteer staff and general tournament day operations
References Available Upon Request