Restaurant Manager - Unit 1694, Shenandoah, TX

Whataburger is a beloved fast-food restaurant chain established in 1950, renowned for its flavorful and iconic burgers. Whataburger distinguishes itself not just as a restaurant but as a dynamic place where bold leadership begins and potential is nurtured and elevated. With a history spanning more than seven decades, the brand has cultivated a reputation for excellence in customer service, quality food, and community engagement. Whataburger emphasizes a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the lives of customers and employees alike. This makes it an inspiring place to build a career with numerous growth opportunities, including leadership tracks that lead to high earning potential, such as becoming an Operating Partner with the possibility of earning a six-figure income.

As a Restaurant Manager at Whataburger, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a high-volume restaurant generating average annual sales exceeding $4 million with a team of over 50 Family Members. This position requires the creation and maintenance of an environment where great food quality, outstanding customer service, and strong teamwork thrive cohesively every day. The role involves rotating responsibilities through Customer, Quality, and People Areas of Responsibility (AORs), cultivating well-rounded leadership skills essential for career advancement within the company. You'll be empowered to influence operational performance positively, develop and support your team with a servant leadership approach, collaborate closely with fellow leaders and the Operating Partner, and lead initiatives that enhance the restaurant's overall performance and culture.

The Restaurant Manager position is designed as a career-developing role in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. It requires strong leadership abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to Whataburger’s core values. Managers will be tasked with meeting business goals across sales, labor, food cost, and profitability while ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and brand standards. Whataburger also promotes an inclusive work environment where every team member is respected and empowered to perform at their best. Beyond daily operations, managers take an active role in talent development by coaching and training Family Members, supporting hiring and retention efforts, and participating in business planning and continuous improvement activities.

This role offers competitive weekly pay and access to an extensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and professional growth. These benefits include a bonus program with 2.5 times upside potential, paid time off, paid holidays like Christmas, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) match. Additionally, Whataburger provides robust medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, education benefits such as free English classes, college-level courses at no cost, and tuition reduction pathways. Employees enjoy perks like discounted meals, wireless service discounts, computer and software discounts, fitness discounts, and recognition programs. The company also supports employees with scholarship programs for their dependents and hardship grant assistance.

Working as a Restaurant Manager at Whataburger means being part of a family-oriented company that is invested in your success and well-being. You will work primarily in your home restaurant but may assist other locations within the Market when needed. Leadership development sessions, business meetings, and ongoing training are part of the commitment to ensuring that you grow personally and professionally while contributing meaningfully to the vibrant Whataburger community. Equal employment opportunities are a cornerstone at Whataburger, welcoming applicants without discrimination and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.