Restaurant Manager: Lead a High Performing Team

Whataburger; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Laynes is looking for a Restaurant Manager who will lead daily restaurant operations and drive a high-performing team. You will coach Team Leaders and staff, manage scheduling, training, and performance, and ensure excellent customer service across all shifts.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work full-time and adapt to a busy, youth-friendly environment. Laynes offers opportunities to grow within a supportive family culture.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of budgetary concepts and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and empower teams.
• Experience coordinating scheduling, recruiting, and training of staff.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations to deliver consistent customer experience.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and Team Members on shifts.
• Handle financial planning, scheduling, and staffing to optimize resources.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

POS systems

Back-of-house systems

Job description

Laynes is looking for a Restaurant Manager who will lead daily restaurant operations and drive a high-performing team. You will coach Team Leaders and staff, manage scheduling, training, and performance, and ensure excellent customer service across all shifts.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work full-time and adapt to a busy, youth-friendly environment. Laynes offers opportunities to grow within a supportive family culture.