Shift Leader: Lead Team, Flexible Schedules & Growth

whataburger; Horizon City (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Career Development

Scholarship Program

Discounted Meals

Wireless Discounts

Education support

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive shift management, uphold quality, service, and cleanliness, and coach and motivate Family Members to reach their best. You’ll help control food and labor costs, support sales targets, and foster teamwork on a fast-paced line.

Based at your home restaurant in Horizon City, TX, you’ll have opportunities for growth within a leading team, with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to advanced leadership roles.

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

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive shift management, uphold quality, service, and cleanliness, and coach and motivate Family Members to reach their best. You’ll help control food and labor costs, support sales targets, and foster teamwork on a fast-paced line.

Based at your home restaurant in Horizon City, TX, you’ll have opportunities for growth within a leading team, with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to advanced leadership roles.