Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 996
About The Position
The Restaurant Shift Leader leads shift operations at a Whataburger home restaurant, maintaining quality, service, and cleanliness standards and supporting daily restaurant operations. The role includes coaching, training, and motivating team members; supporting cost, sales, and inventory goals; and upholding food and workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements. The Shift Leader works with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management capabilities and may assist neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market. The position may also participate in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma/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 physical demands of the role.
- Experience coaching or leading teams.
- Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
- ServSafe Food Certification, or the 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 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.
- Assist neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market when requested.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
