Unit Operations Leader — Hospitality Growth

Waffle House; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Stock options

Three 10-Day vacations per year

Job summary

Waffle House is seeking an Unit Operations Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, manage P&L, and drive team performance. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and promoting from within as part of its long-term career trajectory.

You will begin with a comprehensive Manager Training Program, 6-on/2-off shifts, and progressive responsibilities across multiple locations to build strong restaurant leadership and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, or culinary schooling is a plus.
• Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management is strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of management training program required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant (production and service).
• Management of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements.
• People management (budgets, scheduling, inventory, coaching and development).
• Educate, train, mentor, and empower the team to achieve production goals while upholding food safety regulations.
• Tackle issues including strategy, execution, safety and risk mitigation, mission planning, team-building, and cultural transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Hospitality

Policy compliance

Brand representation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, or culinary schooling

Job description

Waffle House is seeking an Unit Operations Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, manage P&L, and drive team performance. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and promoting from within as part of its long-term career trajectory.

You will begin with a comprehensive Manager Training Program, 6-on/2-off shifts, and progressive responsibilities across multiple locations to build strong restaurant leadership and customer service excellence.