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

Whataburger; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Career growth

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger in McKinney, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume location with 4M+ annual sales and a 50+ person team. You’ll drive guest experiences by delivering great food, fast service, and genuine hospitality.

Lead daily operations, coach Team Members, manage costs, and uphold food and workplace safety. You’ll collaborate with restaurant leadership to plan staffing, training, and performance reviews, with clear paths for promotion toward Operating Partner.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and meet physical demands.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain 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 experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger in McKinney, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume location with 4M+ annual sales and a 50+ person team. You’ll drive guest experiences by delivering great food, fast service, and genuine hospitality.

Lead daily operations, coach Team Members, manage costs, and uphold food and workplace safety. You’ll collaborate with restaurant leadership to plan staffing, training, and performance reviews, with clear paths for promotion toward Operating Partner.