Shift Leader: Lead, Coach & Elevate Peak Shifts

Whataburger; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off*

401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*

Career Development & Growth

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced restaurant. You’ll lead shifts, coach team members, and maintain high standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. This role emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and achieving targets in food cost, labor cost, and sales performance.

You will work on-site with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, while opportunities for career growth and six-figure earnings via leadership roles exist within the organization.

Qualifications

• Coaching or leading teams.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Multitasking abilities.

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 smoothly.

Skills

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced restaurant. You’ll lead shifts, coach team members, and maintain high standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. This role emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and achieving targets in food cost, labor cost, and sales performance.

You will work on-site with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, while opportunities for career growth and six-figure earnings via leadership roles exist within the organization.