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Operating Partner

Center, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Alexandria, LA · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Eunice, LA · On-site

$84K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Natchitoches, LA · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

New Iberia, LA · On-site

$90K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Jasper, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Lufkin, TX · On-site

$91K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$106K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Alexandria, LA · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Opelousas, LA · On-site

$91K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Youngsville, LA · On-site

$102K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Deridder, LA · On-site

$110K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Mount Enterprise, TX · On-site

$98K/yr

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Lufkin, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Joaquin, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Timpson, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

Whataburger

Operating Partner

Woodville, TX · On-site

$825 - $1.1K/wk

Operating Partner As our Operating Partner, you will put your professional and personal skills to ... Be Passionate About Hiring and Developing Great Employees Who Fit the Whataburger Culture * Lead by ...

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What is it like to work at Whataburger?

Whataburger is known for its strong family-oriented culture, emphasizing teamwork, customer satisfaction, and community involvement. The company operates as a decentralized, employee-owned business with a flat organizational structure, allowing for a more direct and collaborative work environment. Working at Whataburger may appeal to individuals who value a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a sense of ownership and responsibility that comes with being part of a privately-held company.

Do workers at Whataburger get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does Whataburger pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At Whataburger, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
41% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Whataburger?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
67% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Whataburger?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
79% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Whataburger affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Whataburger?

Some people get paid time off from work.
53% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 39% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers at Whataburger worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Whataburger workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Whataburger workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
51% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Whataburger?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
42% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Whataburger managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
46% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Whataburger spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Whataburger?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a Whataburger job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Whataburger good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Whataburger feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Whataburger get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Whataburger?

Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Whataburger enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Whataburger recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Whataburger?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Whataburger?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think Whataburger’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Whataburger is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Partner jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Whataburger?
What are the most popular categories at Whataburger?
Infographic showing various Partner job openings at Whataburger in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 28% Full Time, and 72% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Operating Partner - Hiring Immediately

Operating Partner - Hiring Immediately

Whataburger

Farmington, NM

$90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Whataburger rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 1,135 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 103 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Operating Partner

$90,000/yr

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
  • 3+ years of restaurant leadership experience (GM, AGM, or similar)
  • Proven ability to hire, coach, and grow strong teams
  • Hands-on leader who can run a busy, fast-paced operation
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Food Safety Certification (or willingness to get one
  • Valid driver’s license

Apply Today
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.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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