Shift Leader: Lead Team, Flexible Schedules & Growth

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401k match

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Career growth

Scholarship program

Education support

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Tech discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards program

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive daily operations at your home restaurant and support neighboring locations as needed. You will lead the team, uphold standards, and help develop Family Members into confident, capable leaders.

Responsibilities include coaching, cost and sales focus, food safety, and teamwork. Join a growing, iconic brand that values leadership, integrity, and customer care across every shift.

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

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive daily operations at your home restaurant and support neighboring locations as needed. You will lead the team, uphold standards, and help develop Family Members into confident, capable leaders.

Responsibilities include coaching, cost and sales focus, food safety, and teamwork. Join a growing, iconic brand that values leadership, integrity, and customer care across every shift.