Restaurant Manager - Unit 792
About The Position
The Restaurant Manager oversees a high-volume restaurant with average annual sales of $4 million or more and an average team size of more than fifty Family Members. The role creates an environment where quality food, service, and teamwork come together, and rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to develop broad leadership skills and prepare for potential future Operating Partner opportunities. The manager leads daily restaurant operations, supports performance across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability, and ensures quality, service, cleanliness, food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards. The role develops and supports team members, guides hiring and retention, leads shift transitions, and partners with restaurant leadership on business planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement. The position is based primarily at the assigned home restaurant. The manager may sometimes assist neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market, and participates in 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 meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, with 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 possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile liability coverage at 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, and 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.
- Rotate through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility.
- Provide leadership support at neighboring locations or within the Market when asked.
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%
- 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 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
