High-Impact Restaurant Manager — Path to Six-Figure Growth

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus

Paid time off

Paid holiday

Parental leave

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Meal discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement program

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume operation with strong sales and a large team. You’ll drive quality, service, and cleanliness while fostering teamwork and leadership development across the staff.

In this role you’ll manage labor, food costs, and profitability, ensure safety and brand standards, and collaborate with the Operating Partner and leadership team to sustain performance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Be able to meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
• Have ability to stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and meet physical demands.
• Have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service standards by creating experiences that feel friendly, fast, and authentically Whataburger.
• Coach, develop, and support Family Members to reach their full potential.
• Be responsible for achieving restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld.
• Model Whataburger values and create a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Lead shift transitions and maintain smooth operations across all day parts.
• Guide talent development, training, hiring, and retention in partnership with restaurant leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume operation with strong sales and a large team. You’ll drive quality, service, and cleanliness while fostering teamwork and leadership development across the staff.

In this role you’ll manage labor, food costs, and profitability, ensure safety and brand standards, and collaborate with the Operating Partner and leadership team to sustain performance and growth opportunities.