Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor - About Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a place where pride, care, love, and bold flavors come to life. Since 1950, we’ve been making a difference in the communities we serve by putting heart into every order and integrity into every opportunity.
As a Brand Leader in Operations, you’ll lead 75–100 restaurants generating over $300M in annual revenue — and guide more than 4,000 Family Members (employees). You’ll serve with heart, move the brand forward boldly, and build a culture where people grow and win as one.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
This isn’t just operations — it’s leadership with purpose. You’ll drive regional performance, scale team culture, and shape the future of Whataburger in markets that matter. It’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact at the table — and beyond it.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
Lead strategy and performance
Own regional P&L, growth, and operational excellence
Role model, develop and coach inspirational leadership to uplift their teams and elevate performance
Champion guest experience and food quality at scale
Cultivate a culture where Family Members thrive and grow
Serve as a brand ambassador in your communities
What You Bring to the Table — Must-Have Experience
10+ years of multi-unit leadership in the QSR or hospitality industry
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large portfolios
Proven people leader with a heart for mentorship and accountability
Track record of scaling operations with integrity and care
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and track record
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
Very competitive salary + bonus
Opportunity to earn equity (Incentive Units)
Company Vehicle
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with $1/$1match up to 4%
Generous PTO benefits
Leadership and development programs
A high-impact role in an iconic brand that’s just getting started
Where & How You’ll Work
Multi-market regional oversight - must be able to travel both locally and long distances (including air and overnight travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations
Full-time, flexible hours (some nights/weekends)
Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record check that adheres to the Whataburger standards.
No conflicting business ownership interests
What It Takes, Physically
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to read (reports, e-mails, menu board, receipts, etc.)
Must be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment
Why Whataburger?
Lead a $300M+ region and impact 4,000+ team members
Be part of a brand where internal promotion is served up as much as our #1 Whataburger
Shape a legacy that’s still growing — with you at the table
7165 Philips Hwy Jacksonville FL 32256-6801
On Aug. 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite customers would say, “What a burger!” He succeeded on both counts and turned that one little burger stand into a legend loved throughout Texas and the South.
Today, each and every Whataburger is made to order, right when it’s ordered. And they’re still made with 100 percent pure, never-frozen beef and served on a big toasted five-inch bun with all “the extras” to suit your taste. Grilled jalapeños, extra bacon, three slices of cheese, no tomatoes, extra pickles? No problem. Your Whataburger will be made just like you like it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Whataburger’s following has grown exponentially in its more than 75-year history, thanks to a number of features, including its famous burgers and growing list of menu items, its iconic orange-and-white-striped restaurants and its famous Fancy Ketchup.
Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 51,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
