Restaurant Manager | Lead Teams, Elevate Service & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Parental Leave

Scholarship Program

Education benefits

Discounted Meals

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at your home restaurant, ensuring great food, service, and hospitality. You will coach a team of 50+ members, manage sales, labor, and food cost, and drive improvements with your leadership partner network.

You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to sharpen leadership skills, participate in development opportunities, and help Move Forward Boldly by strengthening the restaurant and your career path.

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 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

Team coaching

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at your home restaurant, ensuring great food, service, and hospitality. You will coach a team of 50+ members, manage sales, labor, and food cost, and drive improvements with your leadership partner network.

You’ll rotate through Customer, Quality, and People AORs to sharpen leadership skills, participate in development opportunities, and help Move Forward Boldly by strengthening the restaurant and your career path.