Restaurant Manager - Unit 1323
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 leads daily operations and helps create an environment where quality food, friendly service, and teamwork come together. The manager rotates through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build well-rounded leadership skills and prepare for potential future Operating Partner opportunities. The manager supports operational performance, develops team members, partners with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders, and drives improvements that strengthen the restaurant and leadership capability. The role is based primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market, along with 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, 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 the ability to successfully obtain it and pass the exam during training.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability coverage at minimum levels in the state of residence.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
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.
- Partner with the Operating Partner and fellow leaders to support 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/$1 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
- 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
