General Manager

Whataburger
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Are you bready to grow your career with a company that values and supports you? Lettuce tell you about this roll!


    We’re MWB Restaurants: your local Whataburger franchise. We’re searching for leaders who know what it takes to run a great restaurant, and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make it happen. If that’s you, keep reading! 


    As an Operating Partner, you’ll run a multi-million dollar restaurant for one of America’s favorite burger brands! You’ll oversee every aspect of your unit’s operations: from budgeting and driving sales to managing staff, keeping costs in check, managing P&L, and growing future leaders.



    WHAT YOU’LL DO:

    • Take charge of a multi-million dollar business, owning sales, budgeting, P&L, and more
    • Build, lead, and motivate a team of 50-70+ burger experts
    • Set the standard for professionalism, coaching your team, sharing ideas, and celebrating wins
    • Ensure every guest leaves full, happy, and thinking “what-a-burger”!
    • Drive engagement, sales, and profitability through smart, creative marketing
    • Fostering a culture of friendly competition, productivity, and fun
    • Leave a lasting positive impact on our guests, your team, and your community


    REWARDS YOU’LL ENJOY:

    • $60000.00 - $70000.00 per year base salary (paid weekly!)
    • Up to $56,000 in annual bonus potential (paid monthly!)
    • 3 weeks of PTO after 90 days
    • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
    • 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%
    • 100% company-paid life insurance
    • Access same-day pay and low-interest loans with FinFit (if eligible)
    • Whataburger Family Foundation (hardship assistance)
    • Whataburger Scholarship Program
    • Paid relocation assistance


    THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:

    • You’ve been a General Manager or higher for well-known brands like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Culver's, or similar
    • You’re an expert in restaurant operations — budgets, food safety, P&L, the works
    • You balance the admin without losing connection with the floor (this role is 70% admin, 30% floor management)
    • You’re a hands-on leader who engages, motivates, and connects with your team
    • You lead with a focus on long-term growth, building a team that’s equipped and excited to succeed every day


    WHERE YOU CAN GO (CAREER PATH):

    General Manager  >  Operating Partner  >  Sr Operating Partner  >  Market Leader



    Whata you waiting for? Apply now! (Burger puns encouraged, but not required)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChattanooga, Tennessee

    Skills

    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Fast Foodunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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