Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 1315

What You’ll Do As a Shift Leader, you’re the spark that keeps the restaurant firing on all cylinders. You’ll drive operational excellence and keep every shift running smooth, coach team members to grow, foster collaboration, energize the team during rushes, and turn challenges into opportunities. Pay & Perks Competitive Weekly Pay Flexible Schedules – Day, Night/Evening & Overnight Shifts Available Paid Time Off 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4% Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits Opportunities for Career Development and Growth – a clear career path to a six-figure income Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance Comprehensive education support, including free English‑language learning, no‑cost college‑level courses, and reduced‑tuition degree pathways. 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 And more! Responsibilities As a Shift Leader, you will: Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards. Coach, train, and motivate Family Members – helping new hires quickly and seasoned pros to turn up the heat. Support goals related to food cost, labor cost, sales performance, and basic inventory processes. Uphold food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements. Foster teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture. Prepare, lead, and transition shift operations to keep the restaurant running like a well‑oiled fryer. Why Whataburger Whataburger is where bold leadership starts, and opportunities stack up. Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, serve with heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. Qualifications As a Shift Leader, you must: Be at least 18 years of age. Possess a high school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience. Have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance. Be able to stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs, and meet physical demands. Have experience coaching or leading teams; strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills. Possess ServSafe Food Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training). Work Location This role is based in your home restaurant, leading your team and supporting daily operations. At times, you may assist neighboring locations or provide leadership support within the Market and participate in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions. Equal Employment Opportunity Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E‑Verify Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whataburger Restaurants