Restaurant Manager - Lead High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

Whataburger; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program with 2.5x upside

Paid time off

Paid holiday

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision benefits

Life/ disability coverage

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Discounted meals

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger in Wylie, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume operation with a team of 50+ associates, ensuring top-quality food, service, and hospitality every day.

You’ll drive daily operations, meet sales and labor goals, uphold safety standards, and partner with leadership to advance your career toward Operating Partner opportunities within the Whataburger system.

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 pass 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

Team management

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger in Wylie, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume operation with a team of 50+ associates, ensuring top-quality food, service, and hospitality every day.

You’ll drive daily operations, meet sales and labor goals, uphold safety standards, and partner with leadership to advance your career toward Operating Partner opportunities within the Whataburger system.