Shift Leader: Lead, Grow & Elevate with Flexible Hours

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Education support

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant, guiding a team through busy shifts, coaching new hires, and ensuring safety, quality, and customer service. The role emphasizes leadership development, collaboration with the management team, and ownership of daily operations.

You will work on-site in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and a path to higher earnings through leadership responsibilities and performance incentives.

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 the ability to obtain/pass during training).

Responsibilities

• Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate Team Members—helping new hires adjust 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

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive operational excellence at your home restaurant, guiding a team through busy shifts, coaching new hires, and ensuring safety, quality, and customer service. The role emphasizes leadership development, collaboration with the management team, and ownership of daily operations.

You will work on-site in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and a path to higher earnings through leadership responsibilities and performance incentives.