Proven ability to manage profit and loss effectively
Strong leadership skills for team development
Understanding of food safety standards and regulations
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience with recruitment and talent retention
Knowledge of labor law compliance
Responsibilities
Manage profit and loss and financial tasks
Attract and retain talent through effective hiring
Execute operational plans alongside management
Monitor restaurant performance using metrics
Ensure safety protocols for a safe work environment
Build customer relationships and address complaints
Lead implementation of new products and initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to earn a six-figure income
Weekly pay
Uncapped bonus potential with monthly and annual payouts
Flexible schedules
Leadership development and career growth
Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance
Generous paid time off starting from day one
401(k) plan with competitive company match
Paid parental leave (subject to eligibility)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Scholarship program for employee and dependents
Hardship assistance through Whataburger Family Foundation
Discounts on meals and various services
Awards and recognition programs
Retirement celebration program
Full Job Description
Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
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.
