Operating Partner in Training - Fort Worth, TX

Whataburger Restaurants•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Partner leads a team of Family Members and manages the performance and operations of their restaurant(s). The role leads key financial, staffing, and brand decisions. This position is located at 1425 Eastchase Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76120-4403. The Operating Partner manages restaurant financial performance, talent, operational plans, safety, customer relationships, and the rollout of company initiatives. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent work experience and at least two years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
  • Key skills: budgeting, recruiting, coaching, restaurant operations, food safety, presentation skills, and labor law compliance.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manages profit and loss and oversees financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Attracts and retains talent through hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
  • Works with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
  • Monitors restaurant performance and processes using reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
  • Maintains restaurant safety protocols by promoting food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creating a safe work environment.
  • Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
  • Leads the rollout and adoption of change initiatives, including new products, systems, company campaigns, and strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay and bonus program.
  • Paid time off starting on day one.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) match of $1/$1 up to 4%.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Whataburger Family Foundation scholarship program, including dependent eligibility, and hardship grant assistance.
  • Education support, including free English-language learning, no-cost college-level courses, and reduced-tuition degree pathways.
  • Discounted meals.
  • Cell phone service discounts.
  • Computer and software discounts.
  • Fitness and gym discounts.
  • Awards and recognition.
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