Director of Maintenance

Midwest Brands

$85K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in facility maintenance and management
  • Hands-on knowledge of commercial coffee equipment and appliances
  • Strong background in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
  • Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and food safety standards
  • Ability and willingness to perform hands-on maintenance tasks

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance team recruitment, training, and development
  • Ensure high standards of operational performance in multiple locations
  • Promote a culture of kindness and recognition among staff
  • Supervise daily maintenance operations across all stores
  • Manage regional financial operations including P&L and labor costs
  • Address customer and employee issues to improve satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational standards

Benefits

  • Full-time position with flexible hours to meet business needs
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Supportive work culture fostering teamwork and recognition
  • Engagement in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment
Full Job Description
Description

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance oversees the operational performance of multiple 7 Brew Coffee locations, ensuring alignment with company standards, financial goals, and customer experience expectations. This leadership role is critical in fostering a culture of kindness, connection, and facility and equipment excellence across the region. The role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, executing preventive maintenance, and ensuring rapid-response support for the brand's signature high-speed drive-thru stands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Earn and maintain the respect of both managers and team members through hard work, honesty, and

strong leadership.
  • Support and oversee the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, development, and termination of all maintenance & facility crew.
  • Lead the process for all disciplinary actions.
  • Foster a motivating environment through consistent rewards, appreciation, and acknowledgement of

team members who perform well and meet or exceed performance goals.
  • Creating a positive work culture for all team members.
  • Ensure consistency in training programs across locations.
  • Supervise and support daily Maintenance across all stores.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Analyze and manage regional financials, including P&L, labor costs, and operating expenses.
  • Address and resolve customer and employee issues to ensure satisfaction and continuous

improvement.

Skill & Competencies
  • Commercial Equipment Expertise: Hands-on proficiency with commercial espresso machines, grinders, commercial refrigeration, and automated brewing equipment.
  • Cross-Trade Knowledge: Strong, verifiable experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems common in fast-paced retail or restaurant environments.
  • CMMS Proficiency: Deep familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, manage spare parts, and schedule recurring tasks.
  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Complete working knowledge of OSHA, local health codes, and food safety standards.
  • Must be willing and able to 'do the work' of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical work and other maintenance and facility work as needed.
  • Expected Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are subject to the needs of the business. This could mean weekends, early mornings (5AM) and late nights (11PM).
  • Salary: $85K - $100K based on experience


This position is currently accepting applications.

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