Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops & Teams

Whataburger Restaurants; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program with 2.5x upside

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Parental Leave

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants in Austin, TX seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume location with a 50+ team and $4M+ in annual sales. You will drive hospitality, food quality, and daily operations while developing future leaders and upholding Whataburger standards.

You will oversee operations, coach your team, manage sales and costs, ensure safety, and participate in leadership opportunities that pave the path to Operating Partner roles.

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 experience

Customer service

Team development

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants in Austin, TX seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume location with a 50+ team and $4M+ in annual sales. You will drive hospitality, food quality, and daily operations while developing future leaders and upholding Whataburger standards.

You will oversee operations, coach your team, manage sales and costs, ensure safety, and participate in leadership opportunities that pave the path to Operating Partner roles.