Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Volume Team & Growth

Whataburger; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holiday

parental leave

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Short/long-term disability

Career development

Scholarship program

Education benefits

Discounted meals

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at your home restaurant, delivering friendly, fast, and authentic Whataburger guest experiences. You will oversee quality, service, and cleanliness while guiding a team to perform at peak levels.

You will coach and develop Family Members, manage sales and labor, control food costs, and uphold safety and brand standards. This role offers growth potential and a clear path to leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and dependable attendance.
• Stand for up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience.
• Possess ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current liability as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service standards by creating friendly, fast, and authentic Whataburger experiences.
• 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

Guest service

Team development

Availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at your home restaurant, delivering friendly, fast, and authentic Whataburger guest experiences. You will oversee quality, service, and cleanliness while guiding a team to perform at peak levels.

You will coach and develop Family Members, manage sales and labor, control food costs, and uphold safety and brand standards. This role offers growth potential and a clear path to leadership opportunities.