Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 950
About The Position
The Restaurant Shift Leader leads restaurant shifts to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards. The role supports daily operations, coaches and motivates team members, and helps achieve food cost, labor cost, sales, and inventory goals. The Shift Leader partners with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management skills and strengthen operational capability. The position is primarily based 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
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Open availability to meet business needs, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours; dependable attendance.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 lbs.
- Experience coaching or leading teams.
- Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Possess ServSafe Food Certification or be able to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
- Coach, train, and motivate team members.
- Support goals related to food cost, labor cost, sales performance, and basic inventory processes.
- Uphold food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements.
- Foster teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture.
- Prepare, lead, and transition shift operations.
- Partner with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management skills.
- 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
- Flexible schedules
- Paid time off
- 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
- Scholarship program for eligible dependents through the Whataburger Family Foundation
- Hardship grant assistance
- Education support, including free English-language learning, no-cost college-level courses, and reduced-tuition degree 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
