Department Manager Trainee

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* Schedule:

** Full time

** Availability:
** Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).

** Age Requirement:
** Must be 18 years or older

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* Location:

** Ithaca, NY

** Address:
** 500 S. Meadow Street

** Pay:**  $23 - $24.50 / hour

** Job Posting:
** 06/09/2026

** Job Posting End:
** 06/15/2026

** Job :
** R0282031

EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500!  Hiring immediately!

** Note** :
Applicants should be flexible and available to work in at least  
** three
* * of the following locations:
Corning, Elmira, Hornell, Johnson City, and/or Ithaca.

As a Management Trainee in our stores, you will take part in a 1-2 year accelerated training program allowing you to work hands on with products, customers, and team members to develop your skills in being an effective leader in our stores. You will learn about Wegmans values, business measures, standards and operations with the aim of becoming a successful Department Manager upon completion of this program.

If you're a motivated self-starter looking for the chance to launch an exciting leadership career with endless opportunities for growth, this could be the program for you!

** What will I do?*
* + Acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to effectively manage store operations, working through program modules and taking part in seminars as well as weekly and monthly meetings with a trainer and coach to monitor progress and set goals

+ Work hands-on with products, customers and team members to best learn and understand all aspects of being an effective department manager

+ Grow or enhance skills in leading and developing people, teambuilding, product merchandising, driving sales, and managing profit

+ Partner closely with the department managers, as well as your trainer and coaching, seeking out performance feedback and working towards growth and professional development

** Requirements*
* + 1 or more years of supervisory experience

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

** Comprehensive benefits**
* 1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

6. Live Well Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

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* Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position._

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

** Comprehensive benefits**
* 1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

6. Live Well Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on  
** Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
** list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where  
** YOU
* * make the difference.

_
* Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the…