Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 1535

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program

Discounted meals

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Shift Leader to ensure operational excellence and effectively guide a team. Responsibilities include managing quality, safety, and cleanliness while supporting team members to achieve performance goals.

This role requires strong leadership, customer service skills, and open availability. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Open availability, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours and lift up to 55 lbs.
• Experience in coaching or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift management to maintain quality and cleanliness standards.
• Coach and train team members.
• Support food cost, labor cost, and sales performance goals.
• Uphold food safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Tools

ServSafe Food Certification

Job description

What You’ll Do As a Shift Leader

You’re the spark that keeps the restaurant firing on all cylinders. You’ll drive operational excellence and keep every shift running smoothly, guiding team members, coaching them, fostering collaboration, and turning challenges into opportunities.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules – Day, Night/Evening & Overnight Shifts Available
• Paid Time Off*
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth – a clear career path to a six-figure income (our Operating Partners can earn six figures!)
• Whataburger Family Foundation – Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Comprehensive education support, including free English‑language learning, no‑cost college‑level courses, and reduced‑tuition degree pathways.
• 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, And more!

Day‑to‑Day Ingredients—Responsibilities

As a Shift Leader, you will:

• Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate Family Members—helping new hires ketchup quickly and seasoned pros turn up the heat.
• Support goals related to food cost, labor cost, sales performance, and basic inventory processes.
• Uphold food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements.
• Foster teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture.
• Prepare, lead, and transition shift operations to keep the restaurant running like a well‑oiled fryer.

Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast‑food burger chain—it’s where bold leadership starts and potential heats up. Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, serve with heart, and bring their best flavor to the team.

What You Bring to the Table—Required Experience

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma/GED 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 experience coaching or leading teams; strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Possess ServSafe Food Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training).

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based in your home restaurant, where you’ll spend most of your time leading your team and supporting daily operations. At times, you may be asked to assist at neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market. You may also take part in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions that help you grow and stay connected to the broader Whataburger organization.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E‑Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.