Restaurant Manager - Unit 578
About The Position
The Restaurant Manager oversees a high-volume Whataburger restaurant with average annual sales of $4 million or more and an average team of more than 50 Family Members. The role leads daily operations and works to bring together great food, service, and teamwork. The manager rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build broad leadership skills and prepare for potential future Operating Partner opportunities. The manager supports operational performance, develops the team, partners with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders, and drives improvements. The position is based primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market. It also includes business meetings, training, and leadership sessions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Be available to meet business needs, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
- Be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.
- Have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
- Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification or be able to successfully obtain it and pass the exam during training.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain automobile liability coverage at least at 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 standards by creating friendly, fast, authentically Whataburger experiences.
- Coach, develop, and support Family Members to reach their full potential.
- Achieve restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
- Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld.
- Model Whataburger values and create 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 and provide leadership support at neighboring locations or within the Market as needed.
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 every $1 contributed, up to 4%
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities, including a path to Operating Partner
- 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 college 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
