Restaurant Facilities Lead — Hands-On Maintenance Pro (VB)

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

Job summary

Wendys Delight Restaurant Group in Virginia Beach is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for multiple restaurant locations in the market.

You will lead preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing systems, and manage vendor relationships to stay within budget while ensuring safety and 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, 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.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Field work

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

Work order system

Job description

Wendys Delight Restaurant Group in Virginia Beach is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and facilities operations for multiple restaurant locations in the market.

You will lead preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and basic electrical/plumbing systems, and manage vendor relationships to stay within budget while ensuring safety and brand standards.