Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 1665

Whataburger•Pearland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Shift Leader leads restaurant shift operations to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards. The role includes coaching, training, and motivating team members; supporting food and labor cost goals, sales performance, and basic inventory processes; 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 shifts to support smooth daily operations. The position partners with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership skills, shift-management capability, and operational knowledge. It is based at the home restaurant, with occasional work supporting neighboring locations or the broader 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 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., and meet the role’s physical demands.
Experience coaching or leading teams.
Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
ServSafe Food Certification, or ability to successfully obtain certification 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 Family Members.
Support food cost, labor cost, sales performance, and basic inventory goals and 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 operational capabilities.
Provide leadership support at neighboring locations or within the Market when asked.
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.