Operating Partner - Athens, GA

3321 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

About the Role

The Operating Partner is responsible for leading a team of Family Members and managing the performance and operations of their restaurant(s). The partner leads key financial, staffing, and brand decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manages profit and loss, oversees financial tasks such as cash reporting, labor, food expenses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Responsible for attracting and retaining talent through key hiring decisions, growth and development plans, and regular performance assessments.
• Works with Managers and the Market Leader to execute operational plans.
• Monitors restaurant performance and processes utilizing reporting tools, customer metrics, and labor metrics.
• Maintains restaurant safety protocols through promotion of all food safety policies, procedures, tools, and systems and creation of a safe work environment.
• Builds relationships with customers and resolves customer complaints.
• Responsible for rollout and adoption of all change initiatives, to include new products, systems, company campaigns and strategies.

Requirements

• Preferred Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Skills

• Budgeting
• Recruiting
• Coaching
• Restaurant Operations
• Food Safety
• Presentation Skills
• Labor Law Compliance

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn a six-figure income
• 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
• Schedule flexibility
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• Healthcare and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off - 5 weeks on day 1
• 401(k) savings plan with a competitive company match
• Paid parental leave - subject to meeting eligibility requirements
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Scholarship program - you 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