Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Waffle House | Jackson, Memphis, Covington, Dyersburg TN

Launch Your Leadership Career with One of America's Most Successful Restaurant Companies

Are you ready to build a career where your leadership, work ethic, and ambition determine how far you can go?

Waffle House is seeking motivated, people-focused leaders to join our team as an Operations Manager in Jackson, Memphis, Covington, and Dyersburg, Tennessee. Whether you're a recent college graduate or an experienced leader looking for your next opportunity, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to build a long-term career with unlimited advancement potential.

At Waffle House, we don't just hire managers—we develop future District Managers, Division Managers, and company executives.

• First-year earning potential of $65,000–$85,000+
• $6,000 Annual Education Bonus for qualifying college degrees
• Monthly and annual performance bonuses
• Stock ownership opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insuranceli>
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid leadership training
• 3–10 days of paid vacation every year
• Industry-leading career advancement opportunities

As an Operations Manager, you'll lead a high-performing restaurant while learning every aspect of running a successful business. You'll gain valuable experience in leadership, operations, financial management, talent development, and customer service.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor future leaders
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Manage daily restaurant operations and financial performance
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality
• Foster a positive, people-first culture built on teamwork and accountability

We're looking for leaders who are:

• Passionate about developing people
• Driven, dependable, and highly motivated
• Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Experienced in leadership, management, hospitality, retail, sales, military, athletics, or customer service—or eager to grow into a leadership role

For more than 70 years, Waffle House has built its success by investing in people. We promote from within, provide world-class leadership development, and offer one of the clearest career paths in the restaurant industry.

This isn't just another management job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that rewards performance, develops leaders, and promotes from within.

Jackson, Memphis, Dyersburg, Covington, Tennessee

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want a career where your potential, leadership, and results determine your success—we'd love to meet you.