Operating Partner - Unit 753

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to earn a six-figure income

Weekly pay uncapped bonus

Leadership development opportunities

Healthcare and life insurance benefits

Paid time off – 5 weeks on Day 1

401(k) savings plan with company match

Discounted meals

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is looking for an Operating Partner to oversee restaurant operations and lead a team of Family Members. This role requires management of profit and loss while implementing best practices for financial tasks and talent development.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry and be willing to uphold food safety policies. An associate degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth and flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Experience with financial tasks such as profit and loss management.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit and loss and oversee financial tasks.
• Attract and retain talent through hiring and development.
• Execute operational plans with Managers and Market Leader.
• Monitor restaurant performance using reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and food safety policies.

Skills

Management skills

Financial management

Customer relationship management

Operational planning

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 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 (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.

Qualifications & Preferred

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

Location: 101 W Highway 67 Unit B, Venus, TX 76084-2121