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Whataburger

Operating Partner - Unit 1767, Asheville, NC

275 Smoky Park Hwy Asheville NC 28806

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
25 Sept 2026

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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.

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.

275 Smoky Park Hwy Asheville NC 28806

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