Restaurant Manager - Unit 721
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 fifty Family Members. The role creates an environment focused on great food, service, and teamwork, and rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build broad leadership skills and prepare for potential future Operating Partner opportunities. The manager leads daily operations and supports performance across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability. They develop the team, uphold safety and brand standards, and partner with restaurant leaders on talent development, business planning, and continuous improvement. The position is based primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market, as well as participation in meetings and training.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
- Be able to stand 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 current automobile liability insurance 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 by creating friendly, fast, 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 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.
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-tuition college 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
