About The Position
As a Restaurant Maintenance Supervisor, you play a critical role in keeping our restaurants running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. By leading skilled maintenance teams and guiding preventative strategies across multiple locations, you help ensure our restaurants are always ready to serve communities with pride. In this role, you Make a Difference by protecting uptime, food safety, and guest experience through reliable facilities and equipment. You Serve with Heart by coaching and developing technicians, supporting restaurant teams, and responding with urgency when it matters most. You Win as One by partnering closely with Operations, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to solve problems and drive consistency. And you Move Forward Boldly by improving processes, embracing data‑driven decisions, and leading maintenance strategies that evolve with our growing brand.
Requirements
- 7+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
- 5+ years supporting restaurants, food service, or multi‑site facilities
- Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programs
- Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and building systems
- Strong understanding of health regulations, building codes, and safety standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams
- Experience managing vendors and external service providers
- Solid project management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
- Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office tools
- EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain)
- Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large, geographically distributed restaurant portfolios
- Background in capital planning or equipment replacement initiatives
- Data‑driven mindset with experience using metrics to guide decisions
- Comfort leading through change in fast‑paced operational environments
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical partners
Responsibilities
- Lead and support Restaurant Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance Technicians across assigned locations
- Ensure 95%+ facility and equipment uptime through proactive maintenance strategies
- Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and building systems
- Prioritize and manage reactive and preventative work orders using CMMS tools
- Develop, monitor, and improve preventative maintenance programs
- Conduct facility assessments and identify capital improvement needs
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance
- Ensure compliance with health codes, safety standards, ADA, and brand requirements
- Coordinate emergency response and after‑hours maintenance coverage
- Analyze maintenance metrics to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost control
- Coach, train, and performance‑manage maintenance team members with a focus on safety
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
- Company Vehicle
- 5 weeks PTO
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
- Wireless Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- Retirement Celebration Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
