Facilities Manager

Delight Restaurant Group; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delight Restaurant Group is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for restaurant locations in the Virginia Beach market. You will work closely with Operations to keep sites safe and running smoothly.

The role requires strong technical skills, experience with HVAC and refrigeration, and the ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs in the field. Travel locally is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities/maintenance experience; multi-unit preferred.
• HVAC and refrigeration systems expertise.
• Hands-on diagnostic and repair skills; travels locally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities maintenance for restaurants within the Virginia Beach market.
• Coordinate and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide hands-on diagnostics and support for HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing.
• Determine repairs internally vs via approved vendors; manage work orders in Corrigo.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and safety requirements.
• Partner with General Managers and Area Leaders to support restaurant performance.
• Assist with remodels, reimages, and equipment replacements as needed.
• Maintain vendor relationships and control maintenance expenses within budget.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance expertise

HVAC knowledge

Refrigeration knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Corrigo

Work order system

Job description

Job Overview

Seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for restaurant locations in the Virginia Beach market. This role requires a strong technician or facilities leader who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, and partnering closely with Operations to ensure efficient and safe restaurant operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities maintenance for restaurants within the Virginia Beach market.
• Coordinate and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide hands-on diagnostics and support for:
• HVAC systems
• Commercial refrigeration
• Kitchen equipment
• Basic electrical and plumbing systems
• Determine when repairs should be completed internally versus through approved vendors.
• Manage and track work orders using Corrigo (or similar system).
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and safety requirements.
• Partner with General Managers and Area Leaders to support restaurant performance.
• Assist with minor remodels, reimages, and equipment replacements as needed.
• Maintain vendor relationships and control maintenance expenses within budget.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of facilities, maintenance, or technical experience (restaurant or multi-unit preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform hands-on repairs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally within the Virginia Beach area.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• QSR or restaurant experience.
• Trade certifications (HVAC, electrical, refrigeration).
• Experience using a work order management system.