Restaurant Manager: Lead a High-Volume Team & Grow

RiseMe; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program with 2.5x upside poten t

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday (Christmas)

Paid Parental Leave

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

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Scholarship Program

Education benefits

Discounted Meals

Wireless Service Discounts

Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

And more!

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with strong annual sales and a large team. You will drive customer satisfaction, maintain quality and safety standards, and mentor a diverse staff across Customer, Quality, and People areas of responsibility.

You’ll be responsible for achieving sales, labor, and food cost goals while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment and upholding brand standards. Training and growth are emphasized within a clear career path.

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 experience

Guest service

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with strong annual sales and a large team. You will drive customer satisfaction, maintain quality and safety standards, and mentor a diverse staff across Customer, Quality, and People areas of responsibility.

You’ll be responsible for achieving sales, labor, and food cost goals while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment and upholding brand standards. Training and growth are emphasized within a clear career path.