Operations & Advisory Leader with 30+ Years Experience

ERIK P. HOFLICK

Omemee / Peterborough, ON 705-***-**** *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Operations and customer-facing leader with 30+ years of experience across hospitality leadership, property maintenance, estimating/sales, and team supervision. Known for calm execution under pressure, strong client communication, and reliable follow-through from quote to completion. Award-winning culinary leader (multi-year “Best Chef in the Kawarthas”) with deep expertise in staffing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and service standards—now focused on operations, management, and advisory/consulting work rather than hands-on cooking roles.

CORE SKILLS

Operations & Team Leadership • Estimating, Quotes & Contracts • Client Relationship Management • Scheduling & Crew Coordination • Purchasing, Inventory & Cost Control • Safety-First Execution & Quality Standards • Jobsite Coordination • Heavy Equipment & Dump Truck Operation (experience) • Website & Digital Presence (Wix/WordPress)

• Hospitality Operations & Service Standards • Food Safety Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Heritage Group Property Maintenance & Asphalt Services — Peterborough, ON Operations & Sales Manager 2022–2025

Led the client process from inquiry to close including estimates, scheduling, execution, and follow-up. Prepared quotes and service agreements for asphalt and property maintenance work. Coordinated crews, job timelines, and site priorities across multiple projects. Managed client communication to maintain trust and repeat business. Supported company growth through website upkeep and consistent digital presence. Supported field operations with dump truck and equipment operation during asphalt and seasonal work. Turnkey Property Maintenance — Peterborough, ON

Estimator / Jobsite Supervisor / Equipment Operator 2020–2023 Produced customer quotes and job estimates for residential and commercial services. Supervised crews during asphalt and seasonal maintenance operations with attention to safety and quality. Operated dump trucks, tractors, and equipment to support site execution and timelines. Built and maintained the company website to strengthen credibility and inbound inquiries.

Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews — Peterborough, ON

Executive Chef (Operations & Culinary Leadership) 2014–2019 Led an award-winning culinary program while overseeing staffing, scheduling, purchasing, and cost controls. Developed menus, recipes, and execution standards that built a strong local reputation and repeat business. Maintained food safety compliance and consistent quality through team training and clear systems. Coordinated high-volume service and events through planning, leadership, and operational oversight. Sous Casa Catering — Peterborough, ON

Founder / Owner / Executive Chef 2011–2017

Founded and ran a full-service catering business delivering weddings, private events, and production catering. Managed client relationships, quoting, planning, timelines, staffing, purchasing, and vendor coordination. Built trust through consistent execution, strong communication, and repeat/referral relationships. Created custom menus and food standards that elevated client satisfaction and event outcomes. Earlier Hospitality Leadership (Summary) — Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Management roles (1993–2014). EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Red Seal Chef Certification — Niagara College

Surface Miner Certification — Transport Training Center of Canada Safe Food Handlers • Smart Serve • First Aid & CPR Level C Marine Radio Operator Certificate • RYA Coastal Skipper Certification AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Readers’ Choice — Best Chef in the Kawarthas (multiple consecutive years) 1st Place — Iron Chef Competition, Fiesta Buckhorn Culinary Scholarship — Peterborough Kawartha Culinary Association REFERENCES

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