Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 467

Whataburger•Wharton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Leader leads restaurant operations during assigned shifts, maintaining quality, service, and cleanliness standards. The role includes coaching, training, and motivating team members; supporting food and labor cost, sales, and inventory goals; and upholding food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements. The Shift Leader fosters teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture, and prepares, leads, and transitions shift operations. The role partners with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership skills, shift-management capability, and operational knowledge. Work is primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere in the Market, and participation in business meetings, training, and leadership sessions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
Be available to meet business needs, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
Be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.
Have experience coaching or leading teams.
Have 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.

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 capabilities.
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, 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.