Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager - Texas and Louisana

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay bonus program

Company vehicle, cell phone, and lunar

5 weeks PTO

Starting on Day One

Paid corporate holidays

Paid parental leave

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

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability benefits (short & long-term

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program and hardship grant

Discounted meals for you and a guest

Phone service discounts

Software discounts

Fitness / gym discounts

Awards and recognition program

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across your region, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑performing restaurant facilities. You will oversee capital improvements, develop maintenance professionals, and coordinate with operations and real estate to support growth.

This field‑based role requires 6+ years of multi‑site experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-site experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians and field teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations and project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and contractor relationships.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations across the region to ensure safe, reliable facilities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage capital projects including enhancements and new unit openings.
• Partner with Brand Leaders to align initiatives with goals.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures for fiscal accountability.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and respond to urgent needs.
• Lead performance of vendors and contractors, ensuring quality and responsiveness.
• Hire and develop maintenance team members across the region.
• Ensure completion of fire, safety, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Vendor and contractor management

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Welcome to Whataburger Careers! Area of Support:

• Alvin
• Angleton
• Atascocita
• Baytown
• Belvieu
• Clute
• Channelview
• Crosby
• Friendswood
• Galveston
• Hallsville
• Houston
• Humble
• Kingwood
• Lake Jackson
• La Marque
• League City
• Longview
• Manvel
• Marshall
• Mont Belvieu
• New Caney
• Pearland
• Porter
• Santa Fe
• Texas City
• Webster
• West
• White Oak
• Bossier City
• Monroe
• Ruston
• Shreveport

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast‑food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you’re leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference. Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you’re ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager, you'll lead maintenance operations across your region, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performing facilities that support our Family Members and Guests every day. You'll develop maintenance professionals, oversee capital improvements, and drive maintenance strategies that strengthen restaurant performance and support long-term growth. You'll Make a Difference by improving restaurant readiness and reliability, Serve with Heart by partnering with field teams to support operational success, Win as One by collaborating across Operations, Real Estate, and vendor partners, and Move Forward Boldly by delivering innovative solutions that position our restaurants and people for continued success.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — 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.

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

• Competitive Weekly Pay Bonus Program
• Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, and Laptop
• 5 weeks of PTO
• Starting on Day One
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Cell Phone Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or similar 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.

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

• 6–8+ years of experience in a restaurant or multi-unit environment.
• Technical certifications (e.g., EPA, mechanical, or trade licensing).
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Background in large-scale capital project planning and execution.
• Experience coaching and developing technicians or field teams.
• Familiarity with facility management or work order systems.

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is field‑based, supporting restaurants across an assigned market or region. You’ll travel frequently to partner with Operations, provide on‑site support, and maintain strong relationships with leaders and teams in the field. When not traveling, you’ll work from your home office, balancing independent work with virtual collaboration to support ongoing business needs. Success in this role requires full‑time availability, flexibility to adjust to evolving operational priorities, and the ability to travel regularly—including day trips, overnight travel, and extended market visits. While most travel will occur within your assigned market or region, some out‑of‑market support may be required based on business needs. Candidates must reside within the region they support and be able to travel throughout that area as needed.

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.

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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.