Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager — Multi-State

Whataburger; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Bonus program up to 2.5x payout

Company vehicle

5 weeks PTO

Paid corporate holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) match 1:1 up to 4%

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Career development and growth

Scholarship program for dependents

Discounted meals for you and a guest

Wireless service discounts

Computer & software discounts

Fitness/gym discounts

Awards and recognition program

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across multiple restaurants within the region. This role will oversee safe, reliable facilities, manage capital projects, and partner with field teams to support ongoing success and growth.

You will travel frequently to partner with Operations, Real Estate, and vendors, while working from a home office when not on site. A strong background in facilities, project execution, and budgets is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-site experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians, field teams, or skilled trades.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, capital planning, 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 goals.
• Monitor budgets, capital expenditures, and maintenance spend.
• Conduct site visits to assess facility conditions and opportunities.
• Lead vendor and contractor performance for quality and responsiveness.
• Hire, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
• Ensure completion of fire, safety, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Operations

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across multiple restaurants within the region. This role will oversee safe, reliable facilities, manage capital projects, and partner with field teams to support ongoing success and growth.

You will travel frequently to partner with Operations, Real Estate, and vendors, while working from a home office when not on site. A strong background in facilities, project execution, and budgets is essential.