Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 490

Whataburger•Galveston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Leader manages restaurant shifts to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards. The role coaches, trains, and motivates team members, supports restaurant performance goals, upholds safety and compliance requirements, and promotes teamwork and accountability. 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, and 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., and meet the position'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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead shift management to 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 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 every $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.