Restaurant Manager — Lead a High-Volume Team to Grow

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Discounted meals

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume operation and lead a team of 50+ Family Members. The role reports in a fast‑paced environment with average annual sales of $4M+, and emphasizes hospitality, service quality, and teamwork in daily responsibilities.

You will rotate through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility, coaching and developing staff, driving improvements, and partnering with leadership to meet goals and ensure safety and brand standards.

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

Guest service

Operations management

Team development

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high‑volume operation and lead a team of 50+ Family Members. The role reports in a fast‑paced environment with average annual sales of $4M+, and emphasizes hospitality, service quality, and teamwork in daily responsibilities.

You will rotate through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility, coaching and developing staff, driving improvements, and partnering with leadership to meet goals and ensure safety and brand standards.