Restaurant Manager - Lead High-Volume Ops & Growth

whataburger; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program with 2.5x upside

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday (Christmas)

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program

Education benefits (free English, no‑/

Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

Wireless Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Texas to lead high-volume daily operations, ensuring quality, service, and cleanliness while building a strong team. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to develop leadership skills for future opportunities.

You will drive performance, coach Team Members, and uphold food safety and brand standards, with a clear path to growth within a large restaurant family.

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

Customer service

Team development

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Texas to lead high-volume daily operations, ensuring quality, service, and cleanliness while building a strong team. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to develop leadership skills for future opportunities.

You will drive performance, coach Team Members, and uphold food safety and brand standards, with a clear path to growth within a large restaurant family.