Restaurant Manager: Lead a High-Volume Team to Six Figures

Whataburger; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Career Development

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location and develop a team of 50+ Family Members. You’ll drive daily operations, guest satisfaction, and performance metrics while upholding Whataburger standards and culture.

You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to build leadership skills and prepare for Operating Partner opportunities, with a clear path to six-figure income through growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED (strongly preferred or equivalent experience).
• Be able to meet business needs with open availability (overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours).
• Stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., meet physical demands.
• Have 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain during training).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain auto liability at required levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service through friendly, fast, authentic Whataburger experiences.
• Coach and develop Family Members to their full potential.
• Achieve restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety and workplace safety, and uphold brand standards.
• Model Whataburger values and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Lead shift transitions and ensure smooth operations across all day parts.
• Support talent development, training, hiring, and retention with restaurant leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Guest service

Operations management

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location and develop a team of 50+ Family Members. You’ll drive daily operations, guest satisfaction, and performance metrics while upholding Whataburger standards and culture.

You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to build leadership skills and prepare for Operating Partner opportunities, with a clear path to six-figure income through growth opportunities.