Restaurant Team Lead & Operations Coach (Flexible Hours)

Whataburger; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Potential

Schedule Flexibility

Leadership Development

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Discounted Meals

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant teams and contribute to a high-level guest experience. You will partner with the General Manager to drive daily operations, coach staff, and ensure top-tier service across shifts.

You will help manage schedules, budgets, and hiring, while upholding brand standards, safety, and cleanliness. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a path to leadership within Whataburger.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant teams and delivering guest satisfaction.
• Ability to manage daily operations, schedules and budgets.
• Strong communication and coaching skills for frontline staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire restaurant teams to achieve service standards.
• Support General Manager in running a multi-million dollar business.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and uphold brand standards.
• Oversee operations, inventory, and cash handling procedures.
• Solve problems quickly and communicate issues with leadership.
• Assist in hiring, training, and scheduling of staff.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation and safety compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling and optimize labor costs.
• Support budget management and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Scheduling

Hiring

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Whataburger is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant teams and contribute to a high-level guest experience. You will partner with the General Manager to drive daily operations, coach staff, and ensure top-tier service across shifts.

You will help manage schedules, budgets, and hiring, while upholding brand standards, safety, and cleanliness. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a path to leadership within Whataburger.