Area Manager
COBS Bread
Area Manager
COBS Bread
Franchises neighborhood bakeries in Canada and the US
COBS Bread · Toronto, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13
Workplace: on_site
Department: Support Office
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Area Manager, Ontario
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
Location: Toronto, Ontario
We are looking for an Area Manager to join our Operations Team in Ontario. This position reports to the Regional Director and will be working closely with the Support Team to ensure retail franchise bakeries are operating to COBS Bread’s leading standards of providing top quality, fresh baked product and great customer service. If you thrive at the opportunity to be advisor for a group of franchise operators and are passionate about making an impact to the local community, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
Supports bakery handover and bakery opening process to ensure the success of new operators
Drive operational excellence in order to maximize our franchisees’ sales, profitability and customer satisfaction
What You Bring to the Table:
2+ years’ experience in a franchise retail environment or multi-site retail management experience
5+ years’ managerial experience, ideally in the food service, hospitality or franchise industry
Ability to influence others in order to affect change and drive constant improvement
A good tolerance for multi-tasking and managing competing priorities;
Can work autonomously, take risks and exercise sound judgement with minimal supervision and
Excellent communication, problem- solving and conflict resolution skills and
What’s in it for You:
A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching and Flexible Spending Account
Paid sick and personal leave days
Paid day for community service/volunteer time
An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
High level of autonomy and responsibility
We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
About COBS Bread
With over 150 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.
COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.
Accessibility
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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Franchises neighborhood bakeries in Canada and the US
COBS Bread franchises neighborhood bakeries in Canada and the northeastern United States that sell loaves, buns, croissants, scones and other sweet and savory treats. Each bakery mixes, shapes and bakes its range from scratch on site throughout the day rather than receiving frozen or trucked-in goods, and unsold items go to local charities at closing time. Local franchisees run the shops, paying COBS ongoing royalties on weekly sales in return for its brand, recipes, marketing and operating support. COBS Bread belongs to Australian bakery franchisor Bakers Delight, began operating in Canada in 2003 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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