Shift Leader — Lead a Fast-Paced Team & Grow

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Career growth

Scholarship program

Education support

Discounted meals

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant and lead a team through busy shifts with a focus on quality, service, and cleanliness. You will coach and motivate Family Members, manage goals for food and labor costs, and ensure inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes food safety, safety compliance, and building a positive work culture, with opportunities for growth within the Whataburger organization.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• Be able to meet business needs with open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and 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 the ability to obtain and pass it during training).

Responsibilities

• Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate Family Members.
• 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 smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Whataburger is hiring a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant and lead a team through busy shifts with a focus on quality, service, and cleanliness. You will coach and motivate Family Members, manage goals for food and labor costs, and ensure inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes food safety, safety compliance, and building a positive work culture, with opportunities for growth within the Whataburger organization.