Area Manager - Ontario

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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:

• Managing franchisee relationships to build trust, reach common goals, and influence positive change.
• Work hands-on with each franchise operator to analyze opportunities for improvement, develop action plans and improve their COBS Bread businesses
• Maximize sales growth through bakery customer satisfaction and engagement
• Build bakery profitability and franchisee financial health.
• Lead, coach and act as an advisor for a group of franchise operators
• Ensuring bakeries are compliant with COBS brand standards
• Work with the Franchising and Training team to coordinate new franchisee training
• Supports bakery h