What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Partner position at Whataburger?
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:
- $65,000 base salary (paid weekly!)
- $2,000 - $56,000 annual bonus potential
- $10,000 ramp-up bonus plan for new unit openings
- 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)
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At MWB, we're not your typical fast food place. Our team of burger experts serve fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner — 24/7. Not only are our burgers tasty, they're so big you'll need both hands to hold them!
(Here, have a napkin)
Pay: $65000 / year
Job Type: fulltime
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
Salary : $2,000 - $56,000
