Restaurant Operating Partner — Lead. Grow. Earn Big.

Whataburger; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six figure income

Uncapped bonus potential

Healthcare and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (5 weeks)

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Disability benefits

Scholarships for you and dependents

Employee discounts

Wellness discounts

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking an Operating Partner to lead teams, manage P&L, and drive performance across restaurants. You will make key hiring decisions, develop staff, and ensure daily operations align with brand standards.

As a senior leader, you’ll oversee financials, safety protocols, and customer satisfaction, while implementing company campaigns and change initiatives. Strong budget management and people development are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and financial oversight experience.
• Strong recruiting and people development capabilities.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages profit and loss, cash reporting, labor, and food cost controls.
• Attracts and retains talent through hiring decisions and development plans.
• Collaborates with Managers and Market Leader to execute operational strategies.
• Monitors performance using reporting tools and labor metrics.
• Promotes food safety policies and maintains a safe work environment.
• Builds customer relationships and resolves complaints.
• Drives rollout of change initiatives, new products, and campaigns.

Skills

Budgeting

Recruiting

Coaching

Restaurant Operations

Food Safety

Presentation Skills

Labor Law Compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking an Operating Partner to lead teams, manage P&L, and drive performance across restaurants. You will make key hiring decisions, develop staff, and ensure daily operations align with brand standards.

As a senior leader, you’ll oversee financials, safety protocols, and customer satisfaction, while implementing company campaigns and change initiatives. Strong budget management and people development are essential for success.