Restaurant Manager - Unit 373
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 size of more than fifty Family Members. The role leads daily operations and creates an environment where food quality, service, and teamwork come together. The manager rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to develop well-rounded 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 role is based in the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market, and participation 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 be able to meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.
- 1–3 years of leadership experience.
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification, or ability to successfully obtain it and pass the exam during training.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability coverage 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, 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 to support restaurant operations and improvements.
- Assist at neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market when asked.
- 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 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 through the Whataburger Family Foundation
- 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
