Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 1041
About The Position
As a Shift Leader, you will lead restaurant shifts to maintain operational excellence and quality, service, and cleanliness standards. You will coach and develop Family Members, support teamwork and collaboration, and help meet food cost, labor cost, sales, and inventory goals. You will uphold food and workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements, and prepare, lead, and transition shift operations. You will work with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management capabilities and strengthen your operational foundation. The role is based primarily at the home restaurant, with occasional support at neighboring locations or elsewhere within the Market. Participation in business meetings, training, and leadership sessions may also be expected. The posting lists day, night/evening, and overnight shifts as available and requires availability for variable hours, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 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 and pass the exam during training.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED (listed as preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead shift management and maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
- Coach, train, and motivate team 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 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 as applicable.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Flexible schedules, with day, night/evening, and overnight shifts available.
- 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, including a career path to potential six-figure income.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
