Kitchen Ops Lead: Own Speed, Costs & Team

Whataburger; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager in Sevierville, TN. You will own kitchen execution across both Drive Thru and Dine-In lines, building and leading a team to ensure speed, cost control, and quality.

You will be responsible for scheduling, developing crew, and driving results tied to performance metrics. The role offers bonus potential and strong benefits, with weekly pay and a clear path to leadership within MWB’s operating framework.

Qualifications

• Have run a kitchen or back-of-house team before
• Think in numbers — food cost, speed of service, waste — and know how to move them
• Can keep two lines (Drive Thru and Dine-In) running at full speed without dropping accuracy
• Know how to build a schedule and motivate a team, not just cover a shift
• Want real ownership over the numbers, not just the flat-top

Responsibilities

• Own kitchen execution across both lines, not just a station
• Hire, schedule, and develop current and future kitchen crew
• Manage consistency of speed, cost, and quality across Drive Thru and Dine-In lines
• Build and motivate a team to maintain two-line operations at full speed

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager in Sevierville, TN. You will own kitchen execution across both Drive Thru and Dine-In lines, building and leading a team to ensure speed, cost control, and quality.

You will be responsible for scheduling, developing crew, and driving results tied to performance metrics. The role offers bonus potential and strong benefits, with weekly pay and a clear path to leadership within MWB’s operating framework.