Restaurant Team Member, Day Shift - Unit 1743

Whataburger; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Career Development

Scholarship Program

Education support

Discounted Meals

Cell Phone Discounts

Computer Discounts

Fitness Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Gatesville, TX to support daily operations at your home restaurant. You’ll greet guests, take orders, prepare fresh food, and keep areas clean and organized to ensure a smooth service flow.

You’ll work with a team to deliver hot meals with accurate orders, excellent hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere while growing your skills and advancing along a career path within the Whataburger family.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Follow established procedures and food safety standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests with friendly, attentive hospitality and accurate order fulfillment.
• Prepare fresh, made‑to‑order food while following recipes and quality standards.
• Work across customer service and food production stations to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Keep work areas stocked, clean, organized, and ready for the next rush.
• Support promotions, new menu launches, and restaurant initiatives.
• Work together with your team to deliver hot food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Multitasking

Job description

Welcome to Whataburger Careers

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Team Member, you’re the secret ingredient behind the Whataburger experience. Whether you’re taking orders, preparing fresh food, or helping keep the restaurant sparkling clean, you’ll play an important role in making every guest’s day a little better. You’ll Make a Difference by delivering quality and accuracy in every order, Serve with Heart through friendly hospitality, Win as One by supporting your teammates, and Move Forward Boldly as you learn new skills and build your future. Whether you’re looking for your first job or your next step, you’ll have the opportunity to grow into roles like Shift Leader, Restaurant Manager, Operating Partner and beyond.

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will receive:

• 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
• 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 also 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
• Cell Phone 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 Restaurant Team Member, you will:

• Serve guests with friendly, attentive hospitality and accurate order fulfillment.
• Prepare fresh, made‑to‑order food while following recipes and quality standards.
• Work across customer service and food production stations to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Keep work areas stocked, clean, organized, and ready for the next rush.
• Support promotions, new menu launches, and restaurant initiatives.
• Work together with your team to deliver hot food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As a Restaurant Team Member, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for an entire shift and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Follow established procedures and food safety standards.

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based in your home restaurant, where you’ll spend most of your time with your team supporting daily operations. At times, you may be asked to assist at neighboring locations.

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you’re leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every shift gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun on the grill, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you’re ready to take your first big step — to learn, grow, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

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 to specific benefits*

2733 State Hwy 36 Gatesville TX 76528