Restaurant Manager — Lead a High-Volume Team & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holiday

Parental leave

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Career development

Education benefits

Meal discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger in Irving, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume operation with over $4M in annual sales and a team of 50+ Family Members. You will drive quality, service, and cleanliness while building a strong guest experience and supporting daily operations from shift to shift.

You will lead, coach, and develop your team, manage goals for sales, labor, food cost, and safety, and collaborate with the Operating Partner and leaders to move the restaurant forward.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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

Open availability

Strong attendance & reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Whataburger in Irving, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume operation with over $4M in annual sales and a team of 50+ Family Members. You will drive quality, service, and cleanliness while building a strong guest experience and supporting daily operations from shift to shift.

You will lead, coach, and develop your team, manage goals for sales, labor, food cost, and safety, and collaborate with the Operating Partner and leaders to move the restaurant forward.