Manager

Playa Bowls Canada

Location: 197 N Queen St Unit C, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1A7

About Playa Bowls

Founded in 2014, Playa Bowls is a leading superfruit bowl franchise, known for its vibrant açaí bowls, smoothies, juices, and beach-inspired atmosphere. With hundreds of locations across the U.S., Playa Bowls is built on community, healthy living, and an upbeat lifestyle.

Now, we’re bringing the Playa Bowls experience to Canada! At Playa Bowls, we live our brand in our actions and in the relationships that we make in our communities. Our focus is to provide a bowl full of deliciousness to every guest, delivered with authenticity and passion for the Playa way.

This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to build something from the ground up.

Position Summary

As the Manager, you will be supporting aspects of daily operations while establishing Playa Bowls as a premier health-focused brand in the Canadian market. Supporting developing a high-performing team while delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong financial performance.

You’ll play a key role in setting the culture and ensuring operational excellence from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

- Foster a positive, energetic, and accountable team culture
- Lead by example in hospitality and work ethic

Operations & Performance

- Support daily store operations
- Support opening and closing the shop
- Ensure compliance with Canadian food safety regulations
- Maintain brand standards and store presentation
- Check products to ensure consistency, palatability, and quality




- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations
- Receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to make sure it’s up to Company Standards
- Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety
- Perform food preparation or service tasks
- Support worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performances
- Utilize POS system, operate cash register.
- Adhere to company opening and closing procedures and maintain accompanying records

Qualifications

- 2–5+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
- Experience opening a new store or launching a new concept (preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for health, wellness, and community engagement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer

- Competitive salary
- Growth opportunities within an expanding international brand
- The chance to build and shape a new market presence
- A fun, energetic, and purpose-driven work environment





What You’ll Bring

- Previous Managerial Experience
- A Team Player
- Great Customer Service
- Knowledge of quick casual restaurant concept
- Personnel and Human Resources Duties
- Communication and Active Listening Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Most importantly, FUN

Requirements

- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Food Handler Certification (Ontario)
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift or otherwise move 25-40 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to retrieve items from high and low shelving, the fridge/freezer, and under counters.

Why This Role is Unique This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team bringing an exciting new lifestyle brand to Toronto. You’ll play a key role in building a strong team, and delivering an exceptional guest experience from day one.

As the brand grows, there will be opportunities to grow with it, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to help build something meaningful and advance their career in hospitality leadership.

If you’re a natural leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for people, hospitality, and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] outlining your leadership experience and why you’re excited to help grow Playa Bowls in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager (Etobicoke)
🏢 Playa Bowls Canada
📍 Etobicoke