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Wingstop Restaurants

Runs quick-service chicken wing restaurants

Guest Experience Expert

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Spring Hill, FL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have reliable attendance.
  • Maintain a hospitality-first mindset and make Guests feel valued.
  • Demonstrate confidence, energy, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to multitask and work 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, and personalize the interaction.
  • Ask engaging questions, recommend sauces and sides, and guide Guests through their flavor choices.
  • Anticipate Guest needs, provide napkins, refills, and extras proactively, double-check orders, and hand off food with care.
  • Thank every Guest sincerely, highlight their order, and invite them back.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system quickly and accurately while engaging with Guests.
  • Process cash, credit, and digital transactions according to Wingstop 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.
  • Support teammates by running food, handling Guest requests, and assisting in other areas as needed.
  • Partner with kitchen teammates to ensure food accuracy and speed of service.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the menu, flavor profiles, and promotions.
  • Communicate proactively with managers about Guest feedback and operational issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • Previous hospitality, cashiering, or food service experience is a plus.

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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