Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit

Overview

Whataburger is a fast‑food restaurant chain that values bold leadership, teamwork, and growth. As a Shift Leader, you will keep the restaurant running smoothly, support your team members, and ensure a high standard of service, food safety, and cleanliness.

• Lead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members—helping new hires get up to speed and seasoned pros raise performance.
• 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 efficiently.

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible schedules—day, night/evening, and 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.
• Scholarship program for dependents, hardship grant assistance, and comprehensive education support.
• Discounts on meals, wireless service, computer & software, fitness/gym.
• Awards and recognition for performance.
• Retirement celebration program.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• Availability to work overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and meet physical demands.
• Experience coaching or leading teams with strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Serv Safe Food Certification or the ability to obtain and pass the exam during training.

This role is based in your own restaurant, where you’ll lead your team and support daily operations. You may also assist neighboring locations, participate in business meetings, training opportunities, and leadership sessions to connect with the broader Whataburger organization.

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 protected status. Whataburger participates in the federal E‑Verify Program. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.