Restaurant Operations Lead — Growth & Impact

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants in the United States seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume location with a large team, focusing on hospitality, quality, and operational excellence, and drive performance with the Operating Partner.

You will develop your team, manage goals on sales, labor, and costs, ensure food safety and guest satisfaction, and participate in leadership development opportunities that prepare you for future growth.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred or equivalent.
• Open availability including overnights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Champion hospitality and guest service by creating friendly, fast, and authentic experience.
• Coach, develop, and support Team Members to reach their full potential.
• Achieve restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Operations

Coaching & development

Team management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants in the United States seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume location with a large team, focusing on hospitality, quality, and operational excellence, and drive performance with the Operating Partner.

You will develop your team, manage goals on sales, labor, and costs, ensure food safety and guest satisfaction, and participate in leadership development opportunities that prepare you for future growth.