Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

whataburger; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus upside

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Career growth

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Software discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards program

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Cordova, TN to oversee a high-volume location with a focus on hospitality, quality and teamwork. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to develop leadership skills and prepare for future Operating Partner opportunities.

You’ll drive performance, coach your team, and partner with the Operating Partner to meet sales, labor, and profitability goals while upholding food safety and brand standards across shifts.

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 experience

Overnight availability

Physical stamina

ServSafe Certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Cordova, TN to oversee a high-volume location with a focus on hospitality, quality and teamwork. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to develop leadership skills and prepare for future Operating Partner opportunities.

You’ll drive performance, coach your team, and partner with the Operating Partner to meet sales, labor, and profitability goals while upholding food safety and brand standards across shifts.