Shift Leader: Drive Smooth Shifts & Lead a Winning Team

whataburger; Lytle (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development and growth

Scholarship program

Free English-language learning and low

Discounted meals

Wireless discounts

Computer & software discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to manage daily shifts at your home restaurant, driving quality, service, and cleanliness while coaching team members to improve skills and confidence. You will support goals related to food and labor costs, sales, and inventory, ensuring health and safety standards are met.

You’ll work with the Restaurant Manager team to sharpen leadership capabilities, maintain smooth shift transitions, and contribute to a strong culture.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs, and meet physical demands.
• Experience coaching or leading teams; strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Possess ServSafe Food Certification (or ability to obtain during training).

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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to manage daily shifts at your home restaurant, driving quality, service, and cleanliness while coaching team members to improve skills and confidence. You will support goals related to food and labor costs, sales, and inventory, ensuring health and safety standards are met.

You’ll work with the Restaurant Manager team to sharpen leadership capabilities, maintain smooth shift transitions, and contribute to a strong culture.