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Area Director of Operations

Full-time
Rate of pay$100000 - 110000 per year

Are you bready to lead a multi-unit market for one of America's favorite burger brands? Lettuce tell you about this roll!


We’re MWB Restaurants: your local Whataburger franchise. We’re searching for experienced multi-unit managers who lead from the front and know how to run a great market. If that’s you, keep reading!


As a Market Leader, you’ll use your expertise to oversee daily and strategic operations across a $12M+ territory of 5-15 high-volume restaurants. With about 80% of your time spent visiting locations, you’ll work closely with your team to keep operations running smoothly, coach and develop leaders, and ensure we're providing extraordinary hospitality, 24/7.



WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Take charge of and grow an emerging market ($12M+)
  • Blend hands-on leadership with big-picture strategy to drive success
  • Lead a team of 500-1,000 burger experts to deliver 5-star hospitality and operational excellence at every location
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a pipeline of outstanding restaurant leaders
  • Partner with unit leaders to boost performance, improve metrics, and create a culture of continuous improvement
  • Handle employee concerns and escalations quickly and with empathy
  • Drive local strategies for new unit openings, making sure every new location starts off strong and thrives
  • Set the standard for professionalism, coaching your team, sharing ideas, and celebrating wins
  • Foster a culture of friendly competition, productivity, accountability, and fun


REWARDS YOU’LL ENJOY:

  • $100k - $110k base salary (paid weekly!)
  • $8k - $20k annual bonus potential (paid quarterly!)
  • 3 weeks of PTO after 90 days
  • 6 paid holidays annually
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • A weekly car allowance (or company car)
  • Career growth as we open 5-6 locations each year
  • Relocation assistance


THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You’ve led multi-site markets (5+ units) for well-known brands like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A, or similar
  • You bring expert knowledge in restaurant operations, including budgeting, food safety, and P&L management
  • You’re a hands-on leader who actively engages, motivates, and connects with your team
  • You have a deep understanding of performance management and how to drive results
  • You can clearly present ideas, provide objective feedback, and make recommendations that inspire action
  • You have substantial knowledge of restaurant best practices and know how to apply them effectively


Whata you waiting for? Apply now! (Burger puns encouraged, but not required)




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Whataburger - 1491 - Pell City, AL

2765 Dr John Haynes Dr, Pell City, AL, 35125
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