Restaurant Manager - Unit

About This Role

Leading a high-volume restaurant with significant annual sales and a large team is the core of this Restaurant Manager position. You will foster an environment that combines excellent food, service, and teamwork daily, while rotating through customer, quality, and people-focused areas to develop comprehensive leadership skills for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards
• Champion hospitality and guest service standards by creating friendly, fast, and authentically Whataburger experiences
• Coach, develop, and support Family Members to reach their full potential
• Be responsible for achieving restaurant goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability
• Ensure food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards are upheld
• Model Whataburger values and create a positive, inclusive work environment
• Lead shift transitions and maintain smooth operations across all day parts
• Guide talent development, training, hiring, and retention in partnership with the restaurant leadership team
• Support business planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED strongly 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 1-3 years of leadership experience
• Possess Serv Safe Food Manager Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training)
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in your state of residence

Benefits

• Bonus Program with 2.5x upside potential
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday (Christmas)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth - a clear career path to a six-figure income (our Operating Partners can earn six figures!)
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Comprehensive education benefits, including access to free English-language learning, no-cost college-level courses, and reduced college tuition pathways
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest