Manager Position at Whataburger of Mesquite, Inc.
Total compensation for the Manager position is $42,000 - $50,000 DOE.
The Manager is a business partner responsible for working closely with the General Manager to inspire the team and for ensuring all health, safety, recruiting, budgeting, marketing, and sales goals are obtained throughout the assigned unit. Utilizes the sales and marketing plan as the basis for setting customer service goals to improve sales through increased customer traffic. Supports the General Manager with regard to recruitment, development, training, and retention of quality team members. Demonstrates a willingness to listen to Team Members and address problems. Ensures a clean, safe, and energy efficient operation during each shift. Ensures the store is always, in the customer's eye, "ready for business."
To continue the path for career success at Whataburger, the Manager will participate in a skills development program and will be required to achieve certifications associated with the position.
Benefits :
- Competitive weekly pay
- Bonus (incentive) program
- Schedule flexibility
- Leadership development and career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Discounted meals
- Service awards
- Scholarship program
- Whataburger family foundation (hardship grant assistance)
- Chaplain service
- Paid vacations
Responsibilities :
Leadership and Communication
Protects and promotes the Whataburger brand at all timesSchedules training as directed by the unit's / shift staffing planMaintains professional relationships with team membersTreats team members with fairness and sensitivity, avoiding any indication of favoritismCommunicates all harassment complaints and other complaints involving Whataburger policy violations to General Manager, Area Manager, Senior Area Manager, Director of Operations, and / or Director of Human Resources, as appropriatePrepares and presents ideas and recommendations to team members and upper managementCommunicates directions clearly and follows up to ensure specific actions are carried out as intendedPeople
Demonstrates Whataburger's family value proposition "pride, care, and love"Uses on the spot training to improve performance, providing positive feedback and encouraging team members to ask questionsEvaluates team member performance by meal period and provides feedback to team members and general managerParticipates as needed to create and maintain individual development plans for each team memberConducts skill assessments to evaluate the quality of food production, customer service, and speed of serviceReviews critical training opportunities with team members and keeps the general manager informed of progress attainedRecommends team members who can perform as trainers and develops selected trainers in accordance with the training programExemplifies leadership and stands out as a role model for others through daily interactionActs as a resource for other team membersRecognizes and rewards top performers on a regular basisSystem
Utilizes the sales plan as the basis for setting customer service goals to improve sales, through increased customer traffic as related to those business segments supervised by the managerMaintains accurate payroll, personnel training records and reports as required, on assigned shiftsEnsures team members report to work in full proper uniform with nametag and clock in / out as scheduledEnsures team member's safetyEnsures application of the necessary precautions and safety equipment in all situations such as leaks, wet floors, equipment cleaning and maintenance, etc.Communicates operating issues to other managers, general managers, or area managers, as necessaryImplements performance standards on assigned shifts to ensure quality food is served and friendly service is providedReviews food production skills as they relate to maintaining productivity standardsEnsures effective product handling and storage procedures are practiced and food production staff accurately applies portion controlConducts accurate POS and workstation proceduresInitiates suggestive sales activity as directed by the restaurant's sales planHandles emergencies in a controlled, exact manner to avoid confusion and further crisisEnsures equipment is maintained to operate at optimum efficiency according to specificationsReports and investigates accidents within the appropriate time frames and takes immediate action to eliminate causesTracks and audits sales, food, labor, cash, and expense items each dayPerforms administrative tasks :Makes payroll correctionsReview payroll data prior to submissionReview the OGB and addressing issuesReview's pass-down communicationsCompletes end of day paperworkPlaces food and supply ordersConducts safe auditsConducts / reviews shift inventoriesPosts invoicesEnsures personnel and time keeping records are completed accurately and properly processedReviews weekly sales / labor analysis, shift reports, and consumer shopping reportsProvides restaurant safety procedures audit including on-site inspectionsEnsures team member and customer incident / accident reports are completed and communicated accuratelyValidates individual team member sales performanceProvides input to the general manager regarding top performers on a regular basisReviews critical information regarding the restaurant's staffing requirements and operating plans as it pertains to the designated shiftEnsures hiring process and orientation are completed in a timely mannerPrepares standard and special reports for senior management as assignedAssumes additional responsibilities as assignedCustomer
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the communityGreets customers and solicits general and specific feedback regarding product and service qualityUtilizes feedback to initiate immediate improvements in the shiftChanges out and ensures accuracy of POP when necessaryPresents a clean, organized, quality eating environment to the public by maintaining excellent exterior, interior, and staff appearanceFinance
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with all company assetsEnsures team members and team leaders follow accurate cash handling and security proceduresControls labor expense in relation to sales and takes appropriate action to ensure the highest quality food, service, and productivity during assigned shiftsAchieves the sales plan and budgeted gross operating profit (GOP) in line with period and quarterly projectionsAssists with identifying specific activities to increase sales in each area of operationsPhysical Requirements :
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must have the ability to stand during entire shiftAbility to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and pushAbility to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.)Frequent contact / immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood and produce itemsFrequent washing of handsKey Performance Indicators :
Consistently improves FMSAT engagement scoresAchieves budgeted sales and transaction growth through consistent execution of OSAT goals and specifically TTRO goalsUtilizes budgeted labor within goals set for both maximum and minimum allowedEnsures unit is stocked with needed food and paper supplies for each daypart while meeting budgeted amounts for week and period time framesAchieve budgeted