Restaurant Manager — Lead a $4M+ High-Volume Team

whataburger; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holiday

Parental leave

401(k) match

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Career development

Education benefits

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards program

Retirement program

Job summary

Whataburger Mansfield, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, uphold quality, guest service, and a welcoming atmosphere for our team and guests. You’ll coach and develop Family Members, drive sales, control costs, and maintain safety and brand standards.

Based at your home restaurant, you’ll partner with leadership to meet goals, support training, and continuously improve performance. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Be able to meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.
• Have ability to stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and meet physical demands.
• Have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service standards by creating experiences that feel friendly, fast, and authentically Whataburger.
• Coach, develop, and support Family Members to reach their full potential.
• Be responsible for achieving restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld.
• Model Whataburger values and create a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Lead shift transitions and maintain smooth operations across all day parts.
• Guide talent development, training, hiring, and retention in partnership with restaurant leadership team.
• Support business planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Availability

People development

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Mansfield, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, uphold quality, guest service, and a welcoming atmosphere for our team and guests. You’ll coach and develop Family Members, drive sales, control costs, and maintain safety and brand standards.

Based at your home restaurant, you’ll partner with leadership to meet goals, support training, and continuously improve performance. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.