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Operating Partner - Unit 996

Location
W University Dr Denton, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Listed
19 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • restaurant operations
  • food safety
  • staff management

About the role

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.
  • *Eligibility rules may apply
  • 2420 W University Dr Denton TX 76201-1605
Read the original posting

From Whataburger's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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