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You’ll Make a Difference by driving operational excellence and keeping every shift running smooth as melted cheese. You’ll Serve with Heart as you help Family Members grow - coaching them to ketchup on skills and build confidence. You’ll Win as One by stirring up collaboration and energizing the team during rushes. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly as you flip challenges into opportunities and grow your leadership toolbox.\nYou’ll partner hand-in-hand with your Restaurant Manager team as you sharpen leadership skills, build shift-management capability, and strengthen your operational foundation.\nThe Sauce - Pay & Perks\nAs a Shift Leader, you will receive:\nCompetitive Weekly Pay\nFlexible Schedules - Day, Night/Evening & Overnight Shifts Available\nPaid Time Off*\n401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%\nCompetitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*\nShort-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*\nOpportunities for Career Development and Growth - a clear career path to a six-figure income (our Operating Partners can earn six figures!)\nWhataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance \nComprehensive education support, including free English-language learning, no-cost college-level courses, and reduced-tuition degree pathways.\nDiscounted Meals for You and a Guest\nWireless Service Discounts\nComputer & Software Discounts\nFitness / Gym Discounts\nAwards and recognition for all you do\nRetirement Celebration Program \nAnd more!\nDay-to-Day Ingredients - Responsibilities\nAs a Shift Leader, you will:\nLead shift management to maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.\nCoach, train, and motivate Family Members - helping new hires ketchup quickly and seasoned pros turn up the heat.\nSupport goals related to food cost, labor cost, sales performance, and basic inventory processes.\nUphold food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and compliance requirements.\nFoster teamwork, communication, accountability, and a positive work culture.\nPrepare, lead, and transition shift operations to keep the restaurant running like a well-oiled fryer.\nOur Flavor - Why Whataburger\nWhataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts - and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every shift gives you a chance to Make a Difference.\nSince 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun on the grill, and Winning as One - because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready to take your first big step - to learn, grow, and Move Forward Boldly - we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.\nWhat You Bring to the Table - Required Experience\nAs a Shift Leader, you must:\nBe at least 18 years of age.\nPossess a high school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience.\nBe able to meet business needs and have open availability, including overnights, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and maintain dependable attendance.\nHave ability to stand up to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and meet physical demands.\nHave experience coaching or leading teams; strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.\nPossess ServSafe Food Certification (or the ability to successfully obtain and pass the exam during training)\nWhere & How You’ll Work\nThis role is based in your home restaurant, where you’ll spend most of your time leading your team and supporting daily operations. 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