Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 152

Whataburger•Edmond, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Leader leads restaurant operations during assigned shifts, maintaining quality, service, cleanliness, food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance standards. The role involves coaching, training, and motivating team members; supporting food cost, labor cost, sales, and inventory goals; and fostering teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture. Shift Leaders prepare, lead, and transition shift operations and partner with the Restaurant Manager team to develop leadership and shift-management capabilities. The position is based primarily at the home restaurant. The employee may also be asked to assist at neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market, and may participate in business meetings, training, and leadership sessions. Open availability is needed, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
Meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours; maintain dependable attendance.
Be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 lbs.
Experience coaching or leading teams.
Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
Possess ServSafe Food Certification or be able to successfully obtain 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 new and existing 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 build leadership skills, shift-management capability, and operational knowledge.
Assist at neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market when asked.

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.
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.