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Operating Partner in Training - Fort Worth, TX

Whataburger
1425 Eastchase Pkwy Fort Worth TX 76120-4403 Posted Oct 23, 2026
Full-time

About this role

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.

Total Rewards:

  • Competitive Weekly Pay & Bonus Program
  • Paid Time Off - Starting on Day One
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
  • Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
  • Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
  • Comprehensive education support, including free English‑language learning, no‑cost college‑level courses, and reduced‑tuition degree pathways.
  • Discounted Meals
  • Cell Phone Service Discounts
  • Computer & Software Discounts
  • Fitness / Gym Discounts
  • Awards and recognition for all you do
  • And more!

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.

  • 1425 Eastchase Pkwy Fort Worth TX 76120-4403

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