Our Team

Norman Wolfson – President
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.224
Email: norman@lwjobs.com

A graduate of York University (1983) Norman began his restaurant management career with Keg Restaurants of Canada. In 1985 he joined the management team of the innovative Dunkelman Restaurant Group, operators of the Dunkelman’s Fine Dining concept as well as The Daily Planet Café & Grill restaurants.

In 1988 Norman joined the hospitality search firm Green, Busch & Lecours and quickly established himself as their top billing search consultant. In 1991 he and Green, Busch & Lecours principal Leo Lecours formed Lecours Wolfson. Lecours Wolfson grew exponentially during the 1990’s to become Canada’s dominant Hospitality Management and Chef Recruitment firm. Leo Lecours’ interest in the firm was purchased in December, 1999.

Norman has been a guest lecturer at The University of Guelph’s Hotel and Food Administration Program, Humber College’s Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Program and Ryerson University.

Jordan Romoff – Operating Partner
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.223
Email: jordan@lwjobs.com

Jordan learned the ropes with CP Hotels’ Chateau Lake Louise, The Post Hotel (Mobil 5 Diamond Resort, Relais & Chateaux) and The Royal Lahaina Resort in Hawaii. While attending the University of Toronto he could not resist the allure of the business world and became an operating partner of both the Auberge Gavroche & L’Entrecôte, two of Toronto’s most celebrated French restaurants. Romoff joined Lecours Wolfson in 1992. He was named Vice President in 1996 and became a partner in the firm in 1999.

Jordan is an Advisory Board Member of Terroir Hospitality Industry Symposium and has been a guest lecturer at George Brown Colleges’ Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism and Humber Colleges’ School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism.

Angelo Panousis – Senior Associate
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.230
Email: angelo@lwjobs.com

Upon graduating from Ryerson Polytechincal Institute’s Hospitality Management Program  in 1983,  Angelo joined the pre-opening management team of Canadian National’s L’Hotel     in downtown Toronto. Panousis held management positions in both the accommodations and restaurant sectors of the industry prior to becoming an owner/operator of his own restaurants. He joined Lecours Wolfson in 1994 and became a partner in the firm in 2001.

Angelo has been a part-time lecturer at George Brown College’s Hospitality Management program.

Brent Billing
Tel: 519 744 2250
Email: brent@lwjobs.com

Joining Lecours Wolfson in 2001 after a successful career in luxury hotel and resort operations, Brent Billing heads up Lecours Wolfson’s U.S recruitment practice.  A proud member of HFTP, HSMAI, PCMA and IHA, Brent’s practice focuses on U.S Lodging and Real Estate and includes successful corporate and property level placements in a myriad of disciplines.

“In this market, I believe that truly successful candidates are not actively looking – they need to have access to a resource where they can ask pointed questions about the merits of the opportunity. They want and demand a three dimensional look at a company and opportunity versus a one dimensional ad or posting.

We measure a prospective candidate’s EQ in addition to their hard skills so that our clients hire the best available candidate in terms of both pedigree and cultural fit.  The value in our service is this: we help our clients hire the best candidate versus the best available candidate who is actively looking.”

Executive committee level experience in luxury hotels coupled with access to incredible internal human capital at Lecours Wolfson allows Brent to solve seemingly unsolvable recruitment challenges. Lecours Wolfson is the antithesis of most recruitment firms in that we take a more targeted aggressive approach to recruitment and, unlike most of our competition, we have the human resources to handle that methodology.

For more information about Brent or the legacy of success Lecours Wolfson has had in the U.S. market, please contact him directly at brent@lwjobs.com

Jeff Canning
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.222
Email: jeff@lwjobs.com

Jeff began his career with Cara Operations and, since that time, has held progressively senior roles in operations. He has worked with such brands as The Second Cup Coffee chain in a regional role, as well as Famous Players Theatres/IMAX. Jeff joined Lecours Wolfson in February 2000. His search expertise includes QSR, Casual and Fine Dining Restaurants in both Canada and the United States. He has also enjoyed success recruiting at the senior level for the mid to upscale market hotel sector in both North America and the Far East. Before entering the hospitality industry, Canning studied Economics and Political Philosophy at the University of Toronto.

Cheryl Cartwright
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.251
Email: cheryl@lwjobs.com

A graduate of Ryerson University (International Development & Business), Cheryl joined Lecours Wolfson in 2011, following a successful 9-year stint with noted Toronto restaurateur Mark McEwan’s organization, where she was involved with all aspects of McEwans’s retail and restaurant ventures. Cheryl brings her keen understanding of high end restaurant, catering and food retail operations to her current focus: delivering high quality search results to her list of prominent hospitality clients from coast to coast in Canada.

Allan Carr
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.228
Email: allan@lwjobs.com

A York University graduate (BA, Economics) Allan was a Restaurant/Bar General Manager before opening his own hospitality consulting company.

Allan joined Lecours Wolfson in March of 2002.  Since that time he has established himself as the “go to” recruiter for several major Canadian hotel groups as well as luxury boutique hotel operators across Canada, The United States, Micronesia and the Caribbean.

Steve Darley
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.238
Email: steve@lwjobs.com

A graduate of Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK, Steve held restaurant and bar management positions in London, Leeds and Hong Kong with Arc Inspirations and Mad Dogs International, before moving to Toronto in 2003. Since then he has held food & beverage and corporate training roles with Marriott International. Steve joined the Lecours Wolfson team in 2011 and is currently focused on delivering high quality search results to a number of Canada’s most significant hospitality companies.

Peter Howley
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.227
Email: peterh@lwjobs.com

A graduate of The University of Toronto, Peter spent several fruitful years in Restaurant Management before becoming a recruiter in the early 1980’s. He joined Lecours Wolfson in 1994; his practice includes hotels, restaurants (casual, fine dining and QSR chains), private clubs as well as sports and entertainment complexes. Biggest achievement: “I have clients that I have worked with since joining Lecours Wolfson and I continue to enjoy helping them to build high performance Management and Culinary teams.”

Danica Keravica
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.226
Email: danica@lwjobs.com

Since graduating from the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Ryerson University, Danica has worked for notable organizations including PKF Consulting as a Researcher and at Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International in sales roles. Danica Keravica joined Lecours Wolfson in June 2003.

Her practice at Lecours Wolfson has included working with major hotel companies, tourism and convention/visitors bureaus and DMOs within North America and a theme park in Dubai.  Danica has also worked for high-end, luxury retailers within Canada.

Danica participates in industry associations such as Incentive Works, CHMSE and MPI.

Jennifer Mueller
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.231
Email: jennifer@lwjobs.com

Jennifer joined Lecours Wolfson in 2002, after completing her MBA at the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.  She had spent over ten years in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and was eager to transition her operational experience and broaden her knowledge of the industry.  Upon graduation, her major research paper “Hiring for Attitude” was published and she has been a passionate Recruiter ever since, partnering with nationally branded organizations in hospitality and related fields.  Jennifer is an active Alumni, currently sitting as the Director of Recognition for the HTM Alumni Board, and is regularly called upon to speak to students at the University of Guelph and George Brown College.

Leslie Ng
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.232
Email: leslie@lwjobs.com

After graduating from University of Toronto (BSc.-Nutitional Science), Leslie entered the hospitality industry and fell in love. His entrepreneurial background includes Event Planning (Panic Entertainment), Catering (Elixir Alcohol Catering Co.), Restaurants (kubo, kubo DX, kubo Radio, Lil’ Baci) and Specialty shop (Babycake Cupcakes). Currently, Leslie is utilizing his skills to headhunt top talent in the hospitality industry, working with exceptional clients across Canada and United States.

Debra Smolkin
Tel: 416 703 5482 ext.234
Email: debra@lwjobs.com

Debra, an avid runner, kitesurfer and moutain biker, attended McMaster University before acquiring her Chef’s Red Seal.  She has worked with several prestigious hotel chains, been a multi-unit manager for one of Canada’s largest casual dining chains and headed up new development for a National Quick Service Chain.  Debra joined Lecours Wolfson in 2003 following several years with Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts where she held diverse roles such as Director of Groups and Conventions in charge of Food and Beverage and the Executive Housekeeper.

Debra is a member of Women in Food Industry Management.