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This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and staff. This position supports overall restaurant operations by ensuring hygiene standards are met and equipment and facilities are kept in good condition. Ensures each customer’s experience meets or exceeds expectations. The purpose of this position is to ensure smooth daily operations by performing a variety of tasks that contribute to customer satisfaction and overall efficiency.

Maintains all utensils and food production equipment in good working order by using the correct cleaning, sharpening, and storage procedures at all times. Utilizes proper cutting surfaces.
Performs maintenance tasks as scheduled or assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of utilization of the Kaivac Univac for mopping, scrubbing, and drying floors in the kitchen, restrooms, and dining rooms.
Learns and applies the correct location for all items stored and used, such as food products, paper products, cleaning supplies, etc.
Mops spills or leaks quickly to prevent accidents.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper handling and storage of all sanitizing and cleaning chemicals.
Cleans the customer service areas by following the proper procedures, including outside landscaping, building entrances, dining room tables and condiment stations, restrooms, and food production and storage units.
Follows proper procedures for maintaining sidewalks and parking lot sanitation to include sweeping, scrubbing, etc.
Notifies the management person on duty of any leaks or equipment failures such as refrigerators/freezers are not maintaining proper temperatures.
Disposes of all trash properly.

9035 Bois D'Arc Ln Fulshear TX 77441

About the company

Whataburger runs a quick-service restaurant chain serving made-to-order burgers, chicken, breakfast and other meals to guests across the South and beyond. Its signature burgers use never-frozen beef on toasted five-inch buns, with toppings such as jalapenos, extra bacon and pickles made to order; most restaurants operate around the clock, 364 days a year. The company sells meals through its restaurants, drive-throughs, curbside pickup, delivery and online ordering, while original-recipe sauces and other foods also reach grocery shelves across the United States. Founded in Corpus Christi in 1950, Whataburger moved its home office to San Antonio, Texas, in 2009.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, TX

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

Advancement has defined steps: Whataburger's four-stage Restaurant Career Development Path runs from Team Member to Area Manager.
College support extends to families: Whataburger Family Foundation scholarships cover employees and their dependents.
Employees supplied the feedback: Whataburger earned its first Great Place To Work certification in September 2026.

What critics are saying

The hiring employer varies: Whataburger franchise locations are independently operated, so candidates must identify their actual employer.
Financial visibility is limited: BDT Capital's majority stake keeps Whataburger privately held.
Overnight shifts are part of hiring: Whataburger's live board lists part-time overnight Team Member roles.

What makes Whataburger unique

Restaurant design has a signature: Whataburger's Modern A-Frame combined larger dining rooms with improved drive-through service in 1974.
Franchising has deep roots: Whataburger's first franchisee opened its fifth restaurant in 1953.
Fans contribute to the brand: Whataburger's Museum of Art publishes their work on Instagram.

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