General Manager - Greater Nashville Area

General Manager

As the General Manager (GM), you're the ultimate leader of the storesetting the vision, driving results, and inspiring your team every day. You'll take ownership of everything from daily operations and store profitability to team development and customer satisfaction. With your leadership, your team will work together to hit performance goals and grow the business to ultimately create an unforgettable experience for our customers and Associates alike.

This position will require travel to adjacent markets for training prior to store opening. Anticipated training start date is 1 / 5 / 2026.

What You'll Do :

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring safety, service, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with audits, policies, and all regulations.
• Own accountability to meet or exceed performance targets by reviewing financial reports and executing merchandise and inventory plans. Analyze trends, control costs, reduce waste, and manage cash procedures to ensure profitability.
• Monitor trends and proactively collaborate with peers to develop action plans that drive optimal results.
• Ensure store-wide safety, service, and operational excellence by executing policies, driving compliance, managing safety programs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion company initiatives, communicate the "why" behind changes, and ensure successful implementation and long-term adoption of programs and processes.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative team culture focused on achievement, motivation, and customer service.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and ongoing feedback. Support leadership development and drive a culture of excellence through formal talent management processes, training, and onboarding.
• Maintain proper coverage in a 24 / 7 environment through strategic scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure a seamless and satisfying shopping experience by actively responding to customer feedback, resolving issues, and creating plans to exceed expectations.

Benefits :

Qualifications :

The projected salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and is commensurate with position, experience, and location. Associates in this position are eligible for monthly bonus incentives.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.