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Wingstop Restaurants

Runs quick-service chicken wing restaurants

Guest Experience Expert

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

About the job

Requirements
  • A true hospitality-first mindset and the ability to make people feel valued.
  • Confidence and energy that set the tone for the guest experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Dependable, organized, and supportive teamwork.
  • Must be 18 years or older with reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome every guest within 3–5 seconds with confident energy, eye contact, and a genuine smile, personalizing the interaction when possible.
  • Act as the guest’s flavor expert by asking engaging questions and recommending sauces, sides, and personal favorites.
  • Anticipate guest needs by providing napkins, refills, and extras proactively; double-check order accuracy and hand off food with genuine care.
  • Thank every guest sincerely, highlight their order, and invite them back.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system quickly and accurately while staying engaged with guests.
  • Process cash, credit, and digital transactions in line with company policies.
  • Manage online, phone, and third-party delivery orders, ensuring smooth and accurate handoffs.
  • Keep the counter, dining area, and beverage stations clean, stocked, and welcoming.
  • Refill drinks, clear tables, and maintain a comfortable, cared-for environment for guests.
  • Support teammates by running food, handling guest requests, and assisting in other areas when needed.
  • Partner with kitchen teammates to ensure food accuracy and speed of service.
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
  • Stay updated on menu knowledge, flavor profiles, and promotions to guide guests confidently.
  • 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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