Shift Leader: Drive Team & Operations

whataburger; Southern Terrace (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Career development

Education support

Discounted meals

Family Foundation scholarships

Job summary

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant, guiding the team to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness. You’ll coach teammates and manage shifts, balancing food and labor costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

Join a culture focused on growth, with clear paths to leadership, scholarship programs, and career development opportunities as you move forward boldly.

Qualifications

• Coaching or leading teams
• Strong customer service
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills
• 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.

Job description

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant, guiding the team to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness. You’ll coach teammates and manage shifts, balancing food and labor costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

Join a culture focused on growth, with clear paths to leadership, scholarship programs, and career development opportunities as you move forward boldly.