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Wingstop Restaurants

Runs quick-service chicken wing restaurants

Guest Experience Expert

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Mesquite, TX, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • Previous hospitality, cashiering, or food service experience is a plus, but is not required.
  • Must be 18 years or older and have reliable attendance.
  • Demonstrate a hospitality-first mindset, confidence and energy, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Be dependable, organized, and supportive of teammates.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome every Guest within 3–5 seconds with confident energy, eye contact, and a genuine smile; personalize the interaction by using the Guest’s name, complimenting their choice, or noticing details that make them feel special.
  • Ask engaging questions, recommend sauces and sides, and share flavor recommendations to guide Guests through their flavor choices.
  • Anticipate Guest needs by proactively providing napkins, refills, and extras; double-check order accuracy and hand off food with care.
  • Thank each Guest, highlight their order, and invite them back with a sincere and memorable farewell.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system quickly and accurately while engaging with Guests.
  • Process cash, credit, and digital transactions according to company policies.
  • Manage online, phone, and third-party delivery orders and ensure accurate handoffs.
  • Keep the counter, dining area, and beverage stations clean, stocked, and welcoming.
  • Refill drinks, clear tables, and maintain a comfortable environment for Guests.
  • Run food, handle Guest requests, and assist in other areas as needed to support teammates.
  • Partner with kitchen teammates to ensure food accuracy and speed of service.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
  • Stay informed about the menu, flavor profiles, and promotions to guide Guests.
  • Communicate Guest feedback and operational issues proactively to managers.

About the company

Wingstop operates and franchises quick-service restaurants for guests seeking cooked-to-order chicken meals. Its menu includes classic and boneless wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches, with signature sauces, fries, sides, ranch and bleu cheese dips. Guests order in person, for carryout or delivery; Wingstop provides franchise partners with restaurant technology and brand support. Most locations are franchisee-operated; Wingstop Inc. also runs a smaller group and earns revenue from royalties, franchise and development fees, advertising contributions and company-owned restaurant sales. Wingstop began with its first restaurant in Garland, Texas, in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, TX

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Expansion adds operating scale: Wingstop's February 2026 results reported 493 net restaurant openings worldwide during 2025.
  • Employees have targeted support: Wingstop's Morrison Family Scholarship funds education, and its Team Member Foundation addresses unexpected hardship.
  • System sales grew quickly: Wingstop reported 25% compound annual growth over three years through December 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Existing restaurants lost sales: Wingstop's domestic same-store sales fell 7.5% in the July 2026 results, pressuring royalties.
  • Wing prices remain exposed: Wingstop's bone-in wings lack fixed-price markets and represented 19.7% of March 2026 company-restaurant sales costs.
  • Corporate teams face reorganization: Wingstop's April 2026 filing recorded charges for a realignment announced in January 2026.

What makes Wingstop Restaurants unique

  • Menu choice centers on flavor: Wingstop gives its chicken meals 12 signature flavors.
  • Kitchen operations share common technology: Wingstop completed Smart Kitchen installation in all 2,586 domestic restaurants by December 2025.
  • Sports marketing has a league-wide platform: Wingstop is the NBA's Official Chicken Partner.

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