Hands-On Facilities Manager — Multi-Unit Restaurants (Virginia Beach)

wendys-delight-restaurant-group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendy's Delight Restaurant Group is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for restaurant locations in the Virginia Beach market. This role emphasizes being in the field, solving problems, and partnering with Operations to ensure safe, efficient restaurant operation.

You will oversee HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing, and coordinate with vendors while tracking work orders and maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing.
• 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.

Skills

Facilities leadership

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Local travel

Tools

Corrigo (work orders)

Job description

Wendy's Delight Restaurant Group is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for restaurant locations in the Virginia Beach market. This role emphasizes being in the field, solving problems, and partnering with Operations to ensure safe, efficient restaurant operation.

You will oversee HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing, and coordinate with vendors while tracking work orders and maintaining brand standards.