Operating Partner in Training - Fort Worth, TX
Whataburger
Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
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.Total Rewards:
- Competitive Weekly Pay & Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off - Starting on Day One
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Comprehensive education support, including free English‑language learning, no‑cost college‑level courses, and reduced‑tuition degree pathways.
- Discounted Meals
- Cell Phone Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- And more!
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
Preferred
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.