Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 726

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Shift Leader to maintain operational excellence and coach team members. In this role, you will partner with the Restaurant Manager to enhance your leadership skills and keep daily operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to meet physical demands. Flexible hours and competitive benefits are offered, including tuition support and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays.
• Physical ability to stand for 10 hours and lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift management to maintain quality and service standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members.
• Support food cost and sales performance goals.

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

As a Shift Leader, you’ll maintain operational excellence, keep shifts running smoothly, coach and mentor team members, foster collaboration, and turn challenges into opportunities.

You’ll partner with the Restaurant Manager to sharpen leadership skills, build shift‑management capability, and strengthen your operational foundation.

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

*Eligibility rules may apply