Operating Partner In Training - TU 804

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

Key Skills

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

Qualifications

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

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