Business Manager

About the role

As a Business Manager, you'll serve as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring key priorities, initiatives, and business objectives are aligned and executed effectively. You'll help connect people, processes, and communication across the organization while providing the insights, coordination, and leadership support needed to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic priorities and key initiatives.
• Align cross-functional teams around business goals and deliverables.
• Manage leadership calendars, priorities, and meeting cadence.
• Coordinate communication strategies that drive clarity and alignment.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive-level materials.
• Track progress against strategic objectives and action plans.
• Lead projects that improve processes, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Coordinate department meetings, conferences, and leadership events.
• Analyze business data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support budget planning and monitor financial performance.
• Build strong partnerships across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Identify risks, resolve challenges, and drive continuous improvement.

Pay & benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• 5 weeks PTO
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and 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

Required experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in business operations, project management, or strategic support.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on business initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience analyzing data and developing actionable insights.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Preferred experience

• Experience supporting executive-level leadership.
• Experience in the restaurant, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit operations industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Experience developing executive presentations and board materials.
• Experience driving process improvement and organizational change.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and financial planning.
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience facilitating strategic planning and business reviews.
• Familiarity with enterprise project, reporting, and communication tools.

Schedule & location

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. Full-time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.