Operating Partner in Training - Dallas, TX

Whataburger; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay & Bonus Program

Paid Time Off - Day One

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) match up to 4%

Career Development and Growth

Scholarship Program and Hardship Grant

Job summary

Whataburger in Dallas, TX seeks an Operating Partner to lead a team and drive the restaurant’s performance and guest experience.

You will manage profitability, hiring and development, and implement operational plans with Managers and the Market Leader, while upholding safety protocols and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. This role also offers opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages profitability and financial tasks including cash reporting, labor, and food costs.
• Attracts and retains talent through hiring decisions, development plans, and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with Managers and Market Leader to execute operational plans.
• Monitors restaurant performance using reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
• Maintains food safety protocols and a safe work environment.
• Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
• Leads rollout of changes, new products, campaigns and strategies.

Skills

Budgeting

Recruiting

Coaching

Restaurant Operations

Food Safety

Presentation Skills

Labor Law Compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Job description

Welcome to Whataburger Careers! The Operating Partner is responsible for leading a team of Family Members and managing the performance and operations of their restaurant(s). The partner leads key financial, staffing, and brand decisions.

Total Rewards

• Competitive Weekly Pay & Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off - Starting on Day One
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Comprehensive education support, including free English‑language learning, no‑cost college‑level courses, and reduced‑tuition degree pathways.
• Discounted Meals
• Cell Phone Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• And more!

Responsibilities

• Manages profit and loss, oversees financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Responsible for attracting and retaining talent through key hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
• Works with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
• Monitors restaurant performance and processes utilizing reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
• Maintains restaurant safety protocols through promotion of all food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creation of a safe work environment.
• Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
• Responsible for rollout and adoption of all change initiatives, to include new products, systems, company campaigns and strategies.

Key Skills

• Budgeting
• Recruiting
• Coaching
• Restaurant Operations
• Food Safety
• Presentation Skills
• Labor Law Compliance

Preferred

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• Eligibility rules may apply

1560 N Cockrell Hill Rd Dallas TX 75211-1316