Operating Partner - Athens, GA

Whataburger$80K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in restaurant management or related field
  • Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting processes
  • Proven track record in talent acquisition and retention strategies
  • Effective coaching and team development skills
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements
  • Excellent presentation and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with labor laws affecting the restaurant industry

Responsibilities

  • Manage profit and loss statements, focusing on cash flow, labor, and food costs
  • Attract, develop, and assess talent through strategic hiring and performance evaluations
  • Collaborate with Managers to implement operational plans
  • Monitor performance metrics and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure adherence to food safety protocols and create a safe workplace
  • Engage with customers and expertly handle complaints
  • Lead the implementation of new initiatives including products and company strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to earn a six-figure income
  • Weekly pay structure
  • Uncapped bonus potential with monthly and annual payouts
  • Performance-based pay increases each year
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
  • Generous paid time off starting with 5 weeks
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match
  • Paid parental leave available upon eligibility
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Scholarship opportunity for employees and dependents
  • Hardship grant assistance through the Whataburger Family Foundation
  • Discounted meals for employees and their guests
  • Generous discounts on wireless services, computers, and software
  • Gym and fitness discounts
  • Recognition programs and awards for employee contributions
  • Special retirement celebration program
Full Job Description
The Operating Partner is responsible for leading a team of Family Members and managing the performance and operations of their restaurant(s). The partner leads key financial, staffing, and brand decisions.

Total Rewards:
  • Opportunity to Earn a Six Figure Income
  • Weekly Pay
  • Uncapped Bonus (incentive) Potential with Monthly and Annual Payouts
  • Performance for Pay Program - Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Leadership Development and Career Growth Opportunities
  • Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1!
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave - Subject to meeting eligibility requirements
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
  • Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
  • Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
  • Wireless Service Discounts
  • Computer & Software Discounts
  • Fitness / Gym Discounts
  • Awards and Recognition For All You Do
  • Retirement Celebration Program


Responsibilities:
  • Manages profit and loss, oversees financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Responsible for attracting and retaining talent through key hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
  • Works with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
  • Monitors restaurant performance and processes utilizing reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
  • Maintains restaurant safety protocols through promotion of all food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creation of a safe work environment.
  • Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
  • Responsible for rollout and adoption of all change initiatives, to include new products, systems, company campaigns and strategies.


Key Skills:
  • Budgeting
  • Recruiting
  • Coaching
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Food Safety
  • Presentation Skills
  • Labor Law Compliance


Preferred:
  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.


3321 Lexington Rd Athens GA 30605

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