Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader — Multi‑Site & Travel

Whataburger; Alvin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, andLaptop

5 weeks of PTO starting on Day One

Paid Corporate Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Career Development and Growth

Scholarship Program and Hardship Grant

Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

Cell Phone Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across a region, ensuring safe and reliable restaurant facilities. You will develop maintenance professionals, manage capital projects, and drive strategies that support restaurant performance and growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and partner with field teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-site experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians, field teams, or similar skilled trades professionals.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, capital planning, and project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, vendors, and contractor relationships.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, coaching, and partnership-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable restaurant facilities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across the region.
• Manage capital projects including enhancements, rebuilds, and new unit openings end-to-end.
• Partner with Brand Leaders to prioritize initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Monitor budgets, capital expenditures, and maintenance spend to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Conduct site visits to assess facility conditions, identify preventive maintenance opportunities, and support urgent 24/7 restaurant facility needs.
• Lead vendor and contractor performance, ensuring quality, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Hire, coach, and develop maintenance team members across the region.
• Ensure completion of fire, safety, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to successfully deliver maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance operations

Budget management

Project execution

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across a region, ensuring safe and reliable restaurant facilities. You will develop maintenance professionals, manage capital projects, and drive strategies that support restaurant performance and growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and partner with field teams to deliver innovative solutions.