Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Wonder; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wonder in New Jersey is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to support our production center, manage maintenance budgets, and optimize repair/replace decisions for FF&E. This on-site role focuses on cost control, vendor partnerships, and scalable operations across multiple facilities.

You will lead preventative maintenance programs, coordinate capital projects, and ensure safety and compliance while collaborating with plant personnel and regional leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive facilities management experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing repair and preventative maintenance programs, capital projects, and budgets.
• Solid understanding of restaurant building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of expertise for repair and maintenance issues escalated by the operations team and service providers.
• Manage and track capital budgets, repair and maintenance spending, and general administrative expenses.
• Standardize and improve departmental processes, tools, systems, and workflows.
• Identify, qualify, select, and develop relationships with national and regional vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee capital projects, ensuring timely, on-budget completion.
• Lead and optimize preventative maintenance programs for equipment and systems.
• Oversee the work order network, providing guidance and ensuring timely completion of maintenance requests.
• Act as the field contact for problem resolution with landlords or property managers.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Building systems

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.

Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.

About the Opportunity

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager plays a vital role in supporting our production center by managing maintenance expenses, capital improvements, and preventative maintenance programs. This position focuses on optimizing repair/replace decisions for all facilities, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), leveraging partnerships with national and regional vendors. As the subject matter expert in repair and maintenance, you will ensure seamless facility operations and contribute to the scalability of our expanding company.

This is an in-house position that requires regular on-site presence within the production facility to support daily operations, collaborate with plant personnel, and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.

While the role is primarily plant based, there may be limited opportunities to complete office-related tasks such as paperwork from an approved home office. You’re welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office 5 days a week.

The Impact You Will Make

• Facilities Expertise & Support : Serve as the primary point of expertise for repair and maintenance issues escalated by the operations team and service providers
• Financial Oversight : Manage and track capital budgets, repair and maintenance (R&M) spending, and general administrative (G&A) expenses
• Process Improvement : Work with the Facilities Team to standardize and improve departmental processes, tools, systems, and workflows
• Vendor Management : Identify, qualify, select, and develop relationships with national and regional vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance. Evaluate vendor performance to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service
• Project Coordination : Plan, prioritize, and oversee capital projects, ensuring timely, on-budget completion. Support other departments with project scope and execution for rollouts
• Maintenance Strategy : Lead and optimize preventative maintenance programs for equipment and systems to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of assets
• Repair/Replace Analytics : Perform analytics on FF&E and building systems to make cost-effective repair/replace decisions
• Work Order Management : Oversee the work order network, providing guidance and ensuring timely completion of maintenance requests
• Landlord & Property Liaison : Act as the field contact for problem resolution with landlords or property managers
• Closure Trend Analysis : Identify and analyze trends in restaurant closures, working with vendors and internal departments to prevent disruptions
• Warranty Management : Ensure compliance with warranties for equipment and services at the restaurant level
• Communicate regularly with the national/regional leadership team, providing updates on projects and maintenance trends
• Manage, track, and evaluate significant R&M expenses

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience : 5+ years of progressive facilities management experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry
• Project Management : Demonstrated success in managing repair and preventative maintenance programs, capital projects, and budgets
• Technical Knowledge : Solid understanding of restaurant building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Organizational Skills : Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and delegate effectively.
• Physical Requirements : Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Travel : Frequent travel is required, both by car and plane.
• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Ability to work in varying temperature zones including cold environments for extended periods

New Jersey

$88,500 - $102,000 per year.

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.

A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.