Restaurant Manager – Lead Operations & Guest Experience

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with a strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, and performance. You will lead daily operations, drive guest experiences, and coach a large team to reach ambitious goals in sales, labor, and food cost.

You will collaborate with the leadership team to ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards while maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment.

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.
• Be able 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 and 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 development

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-volume location with a strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, and performance. You will lead daily operations, drive guest experiences, and coach a large team to reach ambitious goals in sales, labor, and food cost.

You will collaborate with the leadership team to ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards while maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment.