Restaurant Manager - Unit 433
About The Position
The Restaurant Manager oversees a high-volume restaurant with average annual sales of $4 million or more and an average team of more than 50 Family Members. The manager creates an environment focused on great food, service, and teamwork, rotating through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to develop broad leadership skills and prepare for potential Operating Partner opportunities. The role leads daily restaurant operations and supports business performance, team development, guest service, and continuous improvement. The manager primarily works at their home restaurant and may occasionally support neighboring locations or other restaurants in the Market. The position also involves business meetings, training, and leadership sessions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Must have open availability to meet business needs, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
- Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.
- Must have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
- Must possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification or be able to successfully obtain it and pass the exam during training.
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain automobile liability coverage at or above the minimum levels in the state of residence.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
- Champion hospitality and guest service by creating friendly, fast, and authentically Whataburger experiences.
- Coach, develop, and support Family Members.
- Achieve restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
- Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld.
- Model Whataburger values and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Lead shift transitions and maintain smooth operations across all day parts.
- Guide talent development, training, hiring, and retention in partnership with the restaurant leadership team.
- Support business planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders to strengthen restaurant operations and leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Bonus program with 2.5x upside potential
- Paid time off
- Paid Christmas holiday
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) match of $1 for each $1 contributed, up to 4%
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Scholarship program for eligible dependents and hardship grant assistance through the Whataburger Family Foundation
- Education benefits, including free English-language learning, no-cost college-level courses, and reduced-tuition pathways
- Discounted meals for the employee and a guest
- Wireless service discounts
- Computer and software discounts
- Fitness and gym discounts
- Awards and recognition
- Retirement celebration program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
