Restaurant Manager - Lead a High-Volume Team, Grow Fast

Whataburger; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday (Christmas)

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Disability Benefits

Education benefits

Employee meal discounts

Discounts on Computers & Software

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location and a team of over fifty Family Members. You will drive operational excellence, hospitality, and leadership development while supporting company initiatives and market growth.

You will manage sales, labor, food costs, and safety programs, with opportunities to advance to Operating Partner roles as you Move Forward Boldly in our growth-focused culture.

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.
• 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 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

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location and a team of over fifty Family Members. You will drive operational excellence, hospitality, and leadership development while supporting company initiatives and market growth.

You will manage sales, labor, food costs, and safety programs, with opportunities to advance to Operating Partner roles as you Move Forward Boldly in our growth-focused culture.