Operating Partner - Unit 363

Whataburger; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay + bonus program

Paid time off from Day One

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match up to 4%

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program for dependents

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking an Operating Partner to lead a restaurant team and drive performance across financial, staffing, and brand initiatives. You will guide managers, implement operational plans, and ensure strong customer experience while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key focus includes optimizing labor and food costs, implementing change initiatives, and building lasting customer relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing restaurant finances, labor, and food costs.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profit & loss, cash reporting, labor and food costs.
• Attract and retain talent through hiring decisions and development plans.
• Collaborate with Managers and Market Leader on operational plans.

Skills

Budgeting

Recruiting

Coaching Restaurant Ops

Food Safety

Presentation Skills

Labor Law Compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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
• CoachingRestaurant 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

4635 Rittiman Rd San Antonio TX 78218-4629