2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
Associate degree or equivalent work experience
Strong skills in budgeting and financial management
Experience in recruiting and team development
Knowledge of food safety regulations
Effective coaching and employee development abilities
Familiarity with labor law compliance
Responsibilities
Manage profit and loss and oversee financial tasks
Attract and retain talent through strategic hiring and growth plans
Execute operational plans in collaboration with management
Monitor restaurant performance using metrics and reporting tools
Ensure adherence to food safety protocols and maintain a safe environment
Build relationships with customers and resolve complaints effectively
Lead the implementation of new products and company initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to earn a six-figure income
Weekly pay structure
Uncapped bonus potential with monthly and annual payouts
Flexibility in scheduling
Leadership development and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance benefits
Generous paid time off starting at five weeks
401(k) plan with competitive company match
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Scholarship program for employees and dependents
Assistance through the Whataburger Family Foundation
Discounts on meals, wireless services, and gym memberships
Recognition and awards for exceptional performance
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.
