MIDLOTHIAN, VA - Wegmans is preparing new openings in Virginia, creating over 1,000 jobs in the state’s Greater Richmond area.

“We’re a family-owned company with job opportunities that offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay and benefits, and a friendly workplace,” Jerry Shelly, Wegmans Midlothian Store Manager and 26-year company veteran. “Soon after being hired, new employees are welcomed into our Wegmans family and they begin training to learn the skills, service, and product knowledge our company is known for.”

For the Midlothian, VA location, the retailer is hiring approximately 550 people, 500 of which it specified will be local hires and 200 that are full-time positions, the company shared. The 120,000 square-foot store will include a Market Café and a restaurant and bar called The Pub by Wegmans. Richmond-area ABC News 8 reports that Wegmans’ new Short Pump, VA location will also be 120,000 square feet, will have 550 full and part-time employees, with the majority being hired locally.

“We promote from within and we’re looking for good people who are ready to learn and grow a career with us. I’m proud to begin building the team that will bring incredible customer service to the Richmond area and Wegmans is eager to make a difference in this community,” said Shelly.

Available positions will include everything from entry-level management to customer service, culinary and restaurant service.

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