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.