Restaurant Manager - Unit 526

Whataburger•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

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 50 Family Members. The role creates an environment where food quality, guest service, and teamwork come together, and rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build 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 and support the team, uphold food and workplace safety and brand standards, and partner with the Operating Partner and other leaders on business planning, talent development, and continuous improvement. The role is primarily based at the home restaurant, with occasional support at nearby 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; dependable attendance required.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 pounds, and meet the role's physical demands.
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 or above the minimum levels in the employee's 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 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 foster 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.
Partner with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders.
Occasionally assist 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 each $1 contributed, up to 4%.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Career development and growth opportunities, including a path to Operating Partner roles with 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.