Shift Leader: Lead Teams, Grow Fast, Flexible Schedules

Whataburger; Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Education support

Discounted meals

Wireless discounts

Computer discounts

Gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive daily operation in a fast-paced restaurant. You’ll lead shift management, coach and motivate Family Members, and help achieve goals for food cost, labor, and sales while maintaining safety standards.

Based at your home restaurant, you’ll collaborate with the management team, train new hires, and support neighboring locations as needed. This role emphasizes leadership growth, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

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/leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Shift Leader to drive daily operation in a fast-paced restaurant. You’ll lead shift management, coach and motivate Family Members, and help achieve goals for food cost, labor, and sales while maintaining safety standards.

Based at your home restaurant, you’ll collaborate with the management team, train new hires, and support neighboring locations as needed. This role emphasizes leadership growth, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.