Operating Partner in Training - Fort Worth, TX

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. 

1425 Eastchase Pkwy Fort Worth TX 76120-4403