Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 1345
About The Position
As a Shift Leader, you lead restaurant shifts to support operational excellence and ensure quality, service, and cleanliness standards. You coach and develop team members, encourage collaboration, and help maintain a positive, accountable work culture. You partner with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management skills while strengthening your operational foundation. The position is based at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market. The role may also include business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Be able to meet business needs and maintain 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.
- Experience coaching or leading teams.
- Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Possess ServSafe Food Certification or be able to successfully obtain it 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.
- Provide leadership support at neighboring locations or within the Market when needed.
- Participate in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Flexible schedules with day, night/evening, and overnight shifts available.
- Paid time off.
- 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 and hardship grant assistance through the Whataburger Family Foundation.
- 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
