General Manager - Hiring Immediately

General Manager

$90,000 / yr with experience and competencies

Operating Partner – Whataburger

Pay : $90,000 base + bonus potential

Location : Hiring for Clovis, NM; Hobbs, NM; Taos, NM; Carlsbad, NM, and Alamogordo, NM

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Savings Plans, Paid Time Off, Leadership Development and Career Growth

Operating Partners lead restaurant teams, coaching and developing staff while overseeing hiring, training, and promotions. They manage daily operations, ensure a safe and welcoming environment, and use performance data to drive results—all while inspiring their team to succeed.

Whataburger Family : Who we are

People make the difference at Whataburger—Family Members take pride in their work, take care of each other, and love serving our customers. At Whataburger, you will work for a brand and legacy that fills you with pride, on a team that cares about helping you learn and grow and belong to a family that loves winning together. Join the Whataburger Family and we’ll work together to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads you.

What You’ll Do

As an Operating Partner, you’ll :

• Lead and develop a team of Managers and Team Leaders
• Recruit, hire, train, and coach team members
• Create a welcoming, customer-focused environment
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and service standards
• Manage scheduling, labor, and inventory to hit performance goals
• Track sales and expenses to drive profitability
• Recognize and reward your team’s successes

What We’re Looking For

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Take the next step in your career and join the Whataburger Family. Click “Apply” to get started—we can’t wait to meet you!

This Job Posting does not contain an exhaustive list of all roles, activities, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. Whataburger reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different activities be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, rush jobs, technological developments or other operational need).

Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 43,000 Family Members and millions of customers. We take PRIDE in our work. We CARE for each other. And absolutely LOVE serving our customers.

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