Operating Partner - Unit 1268

Whataburger•Midland, TX

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.

Requirements

  • Budgeting skills.
  • Recruiting skills.
  • Coaching skills.
  • Restaurant operations skills.
  • Food safety skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Labor law compliance skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

  • Manage profit and loss, including financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Attract and retain talent through hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
  • Work with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
  • Monitor restaurant performance and processes using reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
  • Maintain restaurant safety protocols by promoting food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creating a safe work environment.
  • Build relationships with customers and resolve customer complaints.
  • Lead 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 for every $1 contributed, up to 4%.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Scholarship program through the Whataburger Family Foundation, with dependents also eligible, 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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