Restaurant Ops Leader - P&L, Talent & Growth

Whataburger; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1

401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive

Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Discounted Meals For You and a Guest

Wireless Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and Recognition For All You Do

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger in Orange Park, FL is seeking a restaurant manager to lead operations, manage P&L, and drive performance. You will supervise budgeting, labor, and food costs while ensuring safety and great guest experiences.

This role emphasizes talent acquisition, coaching, and ongoing development with regular performance assessments, plus opportunities for growth within the Whataburger network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages profit and loss, oversees financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Responsible for attracting and retaining talent through key hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
• Works with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
• Monitors restaurant performance and processes utilizing reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
• Maintains restaurant safety protocols through promotion of all food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creation of a safe work environment.
• Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
• Responsible for rollout and adoption of all change initiatives, to include new products, systems, company campaigns and strategies.

Skills

Budgeting

Recruiting

Coaching

Restaurant Operations

Food Safety

Presentation Skills

Labor Law Compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry

Job description

Whataburger in Orange Park, FL is seeking a restaurant manager to lead operations, manage P&L, and drive performance. You will supervise budgeting, labor, and food costs while ensuring safety and great guest experiences.

This role emphasizes talent acquisition, coaching, and ongoing development with regular performance assessments, plus opportunities for growth within the Whataburger network.