Restaurant Manager — Lead High-Volume Ops & Grow Your Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume location with strong sales and a large team. You will oversee daily operations, uphold food safety, deliver hospitality, and drive performance with the leadership team.

You will mentor a diverse staff, manage costs and schedules, and collaborate with senior leadership to continuously improve operations. This role offers career growth within Whataburger’s leadership track.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Open availability including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and dependable attendance.
• Stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs, and meet physical demands.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain during training).
• Valid driver’s license with current automobile liability in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service by creating friendly, fast, and authentic Whataburger experiences.
• Coach and develop Family Members to reach their full potential.
• Achieve restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld.
• Model Whataburger values and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Lead shift transitions and maintain smooth operations across day parts.
• Guide talent development, training, hiring, and retention with restaurant leadership.
• Support business planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Guest service excellence

Coaching & development

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume location with strong sales and a large team. You will oversee daily operations, uphold food safety, deliver hospitality, and drive performance with the leadership team.

You will mentor a diverse staff, manage costs and schedules, and collaborate with senior leadership to continuously improve operations. This role offers career growth within Whataburger’s leadership track.