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Join dynamic leadership team - hospitality manager, kitchen ops manager, operating partner, & market leader We're Looking for Leaders Who * Have run a kitchen or back-of-house team before * Think in ...

Join dynamic leadership team -- hospitality manager, kitchen ops manager, operating partner, & market leader We're Looking for Leaders Who * Have run a kitchen or back-of-house team before * Think in ...

Work alongside Kitchen Ops to ensure that every kitchen launching a new brand or menu is operationally ready before go-live * Partner with R&D : Sit in on scaled recipe tests and productization ...

Work alongside Kitchen Ops to ensure that every kitchen launching a new brand or menu is operationally ready before go-live * Partner with R&D : Sit in on scaled recipe tests and productization ...

Hospitality Manager

Sevierville, TN · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Join dynamic leadership team - hospitality manager, kitchen ops manager, operating partner, & market leader We're Looking for Leaders Who * Have led front-of-house or guest experience teams before

Hospitality Manager

Sevierville, TN · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Join dynamic leadership team -- hospitality manager, kitchen ops manager, operating partner, & market leader We're Looking for Leaders Who * Have led front-of-house or guest experience teams before

Assistant General Manager

Callaway, FL · On-site

$58K - $60K/yr

... kitchen ops, team development, and guest satisfaction ✔ You'll work in a high-volume, high-energy environment where no two days are the same ✔ Our bar features nearly 80 craft and classic beers ...

Restaurant Manager

Lady Lake, FL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Restaurant Manager Why You'll Love It Here: ✔ We lead with culture, not ego ✔ Join a culture-driven company where leadership is earned, not given ✔ You'll have real ownership over kitchen ops ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen ops in the United States is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Kitchen Operations Manager

Sevierville, TN • On-site

Whataburger
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Whataburger rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 1,164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Kitchen Operations Manager

Own the Line. Own the Numbers. Own the Speed.

We don't hire people to just work the line. We find leaders who can own kitchen execution - speed, cost, and quality - across both our Drive Thru and Dine-In lines, and give them a team and the rewards to match. Are you the kind of leader who runs a kitchen like a business?

What Makes This Role Different

  • Real ownership - you own kitchen execution across both lines, not just a station
  • Build your own team - hire, schedule, and develop current and future kitchen crew
  • Compensation tied to YOUR numbers - bonus tied directly to speed of service, food cost, and quality scores
  • A proven system - vendor ordering, receiving, and prep standards built on decades of MWB execution
  • Join dynamic leadership team - hospitality manager, kitchen ops manager, operating partner, & market leader

We're Looking for Leaders Who

  • Have run a kitchen or back-of-house team before
  • Think in numbers - food cost, speed of service, waste - and know how to move them
  • Can keep two lines (Drive Thru and Dine-In) running at full speed without dropping accuracy
  • Know how to build a schedule and motivate a team, not just cover a shift
  • Want real ownership over the numbers, not just the flat-top

What You'll Get

  • Support - training and partnership from leadership team that will help your success
  • $22-$26 per hour, plus bonus potential
  • Quarterly Ops Scorecard bonus, plus extra bonus opportunity for beating SOS, food cost, and quality targets
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, 100% company-paid life insurance
  • 10 days PTO after 90 days, weekly pay, and FinFit access
  • Whataburger Family Foundation and Scholarship Program

Where You Can Go

Kitchen Operations Manager > Operating Partner > Market Leader

Whata you waiting for? Come run a kitchen guests never have to wait on.

At MWB, we're not your typical fast food place. Our team of burger experts serve fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 24/7. Not only are our burgers tasty, they're so big you'll need both hands to hold them!
(Here, have a napkin)

Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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