Restaurant Manager - Unit 245
About The Position
The Restaurant Manager oversees a high-volume restaurant with average annual sales of $4M+ and an average team size of more than fifty Family Members. The role creates an environment where great food, service, and teamwork come together, and rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build well-rounded leadership skills and prepare for potential Operating Partner opportunities. The manager supports operational performance, develops the team, partners with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders, and drives improvements that strengthen the restaurant and leadership. The role is based primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market, as well as participation in business meetings, training, and leadership sessions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Open availability to meet business needs, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, with dependable attendance.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 lbs., and meet the role’s physical demands.
- 1–3 years of leadership experience.
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification, or ability to successfully obtain certification and pass the exam during training.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability coverage at least at the minimum levels required 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.
- At times, assist at neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market.
- Participate in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions.
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 roles and potential six-figure income.
- Whataburger Family Foundation scholarship program for eligible dependents and hardship grant assistance.
- 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
