Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
The Market Leader leads restaurant operations in a market area to achieve strategic objectives. They guide Operating Partners and ensure that the Whataburger experience is provided to customers and Family Members.Total Rewards:
- Competitive 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
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Vehicle
- Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
- Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1!
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave1
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Scholarship Program - Your 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:
- Partners with Operating Partners, Ops Leadership and Support System teams to increase profitability.
- Strategizes, plans, and supports new units and market growth.
- Visits restaurants to ensure Whataburger standard operating procedures are being followed.
- Supports Whataburger mission, works towards its vision, role-models its core values, and champions company initiatives.
- Promotes Whataburger brand.
- Provides timely communication.
- Identifies opportunities and makes well-reasoned decisions even in unpredictable situations.
- Coaches and develops Family Members to build the talent pipeline.
Key Skills:
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Coaching
- Talent Development
- Restaurant Operations
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 9+ years’ experience supervising others at various organizational levels (e.g. regional or national level).
- Multi-unit management experience in a quick or full-service restaurant.