Shift Leader - Flexible Hours, Growth & Team Impact

whataburger; Country Squire Estates (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Disability Benefits

Career Development

Scholarship Program

Education support

Discounted meals

Discounts on wireless service

Software discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence on each shift, coaching crew, maintaining quality, service, and cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards.

You will partner with the Restaurant Manager team to lead shift management, manage costs and inventory basics, and help the team grow through training and mentorship. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• 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)

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

Coaching or team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence on each shift, coaching crew, maintaining quality, service, and cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards.

You will partner with the Restaurant Manager team to lead shift management, manage costs and inventory basics, and help the team grow through training and mentorship. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path to advancement.