Operating Partner in Training - TU 968

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with uncapped bonus

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare and life insurance

Paid time off – 5 weeks

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

Employee discounts (meals, services)

Scholarship program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking an Operating Partner to lead a team and drive restaurant performance across operations, finance, staffing, and brand initiatives. This role guides key decisions, oversees P&L, and shapes strategic execution to meet company goals.

You will manage hiring, development plans, and regular performance assessments while promoting food safety and customer satisfaction. This leadership role offers growth, diverse benefits, and a strong focus on operations excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in restaurant or hospitality.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of labor laws and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages profit and loss, cash reporting, labor and food costs.
• Attracts and retains talent through hiring and development plans.
• Executes operational plans with Managers and Market Leader.
• Monitors restaurant performance using reporting tools and metrics.
• Maintains safety protocols and promotes a safe work environment.

Skills

Budgeting

Recruiting

Coaching

Restaurant Operations

Food Safety

Presentation Skills

Labor Law Compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

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:

• Opportunity to Earn a Six Figure Income
• Weekly Pay Uncapped Bonus (incentive) Potential with Monthly and Annual Payouts
• Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
• Schedule Flexibility
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1!
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave - Subject to meeting eligibility requirements
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
• Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
• Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and Recognition For All You Do
• Retirement Celebration Program

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.

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People make the difference at Whataburger. We take pride in our work, take care of each other and love serving our customers. Join our family and we’ll work hard to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads.