Food & Beverage Manager

Wawa, Inc. is a renowned convenience retailer and food service company that has built a strong reputation for delivering fresh, high-quality hoagies, beverages, and everyday essentials to millions of customers across the United States. Founded over 50 years ago, Wawa operates numerous stores primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company emphasizes a values-driven culture centered on its Associates, who are considered the secret ingredient to Wawa's success. Wawa is celebrated not only for its exceptional product offerings but also for fostering a supportive and engaging work environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. This environment encourages team players who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference each day, contributing to a shared purpose and community well-being. Wawa offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, ensuring that Associates feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

The Food & Beverage Manager (FBM) role at Wawa is an exciting leadership position responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations within a store. This role works closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to ensure smooth and consistent daily operations focused on delivering a fresh, efficient, and customer-centric experience. The FBM takes full ownership of the store's food and beverage programs including fresh foods, grab-and-go meals, beverages, and catering services. As the in-store expert, the FBM is tasked with driving food service sales while maintaining quality and consistency, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with peers to optimize operational results. This position involves mentoring and training Customer Service Associates to elevate their skills and motivation, supporting the recruitment, scheduling, and development of team members, and recognizing outstanding performance to foster growth within the team. Additionally, the Food & Beverage Manager ensures compliance with health and safety standards by maintaining a clean and safe food service environment, manages inventory control and equipment maintenance to promote efficiency, and actively champions marketing and promotional initiatives. The role requires a dynamic leader capable of multitasking, problem-solving, making sound decisions in fast-paced settings, and inspiring teamwork to achieve ambitious business goals.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $22.70 to $28.40, depending on experience, position, and location, and Associates are eligible for monthly bonus incentives. Wawa is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the application process and maintains a strong equal opportunity employment policy that values diversity and prohibits discrimination based on various protected characteristics. Joining Wawa as a Food & Beverage Manager means becoming part of a company dedicated to helping team members soar both in their careers and personal lives, in a workplace culture that celebrates inclusivity, innovation, and community impact.