Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

Whataburger; Pace (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Discounted meals

Wireless service discounts

Computer discounts

Gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with $4M+ annual sales and a team of 50+ Family Members. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build leadership skills for future Operating Partner opportunities.

The role emphasizes hospitality, service excellence, and a clear path to leadership growth within the Whataburger organization. Competitive benefits and career development are highlighted throughout the posting.

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

Valid driver's license

Stand for long hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with $4M+ annual sales and a team of 50+ Family Members. You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility to build leadership skills for future Operating Partner opportunities.

The role emphasizes hospitality, service excellence, and a clear path to leadership growth within the Whataburger organization. Competitive benefits and career development are highlighted throughout the posting.